National Prosecuting Authority Act
latest news & developments
Bill to make Investigating Directorate permanent is flawed, parliament hears
The measure cannot guarantee independency of the entity because it fails to address the reliance of the National Prosecuting Authority itself on the justice ministry
Zuma’s private prosecution bid is a mirage, say lawyers
The former president’s counsel was misreading the law in an attempt to pin charges on state prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan, the court heard
Judge Koen recuses himself from Zuma corruption trial
Zuma’s legal team confirm it will soon file for Billy Downer to be removed as prosecutor
Zuma’s charges against Downer and Maughn to be heard in 2023
But both advocate Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan have brought applications, to be heard in December, to have the case thrown out as an abuse of process
Nomgcobo Jiba loses her case for reinstatement in the High Court
Under the NPA Act, Parliament may still reverse Ramaphosa’s decision to fire Jiba. There is also Part B of her court case, still to come
Batohi: Jiba’s return would undermine NPA rebuild
The NDPP said in court papers that there has been “a fundamental breakdown in trust” between Jiba and the NPA.
Stay of prosecution or of justice?
Jacob Zuma’s lawyer says he is the victim of a ‘pattern of behaviour’ that has made his name synonymous with corruption
Hulley’s phone is off. Maimane vindicated
The usually chatty Edward Zuma has nothing to say.
NPA: Mxolisi Nxasana’s fight-back begins
Jacob Zuma is due to meet the justice minister over Mxolisi Nxasana and other issues. But the president will have a tough time ousting him legally.
Breytenbach’s return spells trouble for Zuma’s NPA cohorts
The National Prosecuting Authority’s bosses fear Glynnis Breytenbach will pursue cases that would harm the president’s interests.
M&G still wants to publish Mac testimony
The latest legal developments in Mac vs the M&G.
Evading the questions with Big Mac
Pesky journalists giving you a hard time? Follow our flowchart for a lesson in handling the media.
Media to march against secrecy Bill vote
Mass demonstrations against the Protection of Information Bill will be held today, as it is put to the vote in Parliament’s National Assembly.
Why we were censored, and what we plan to do
M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes explains why we blacked out the Mac Maharaj article and what our next steps will be to publish the story.
Invoking fears of censorship: Mac vs M&G
Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj has accused the <i>M&G</i> of seeking to ‘hide its complicity’ after a report about him was suppressed.