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National Prosecuting Authority

​Only the courts and citizens are left to fend off our lawless state
Article
/ 7 November 2016

​Only the courts and citizens are left to fend off our lawless state

The NPA and the Hawks are corrupt and no longer nonpartisan, and so their leaders must go.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Secret Hawks doc: NPA boss Shaun Abrahams grabs at straws
Article
/ 21 October 2016

Secret Hawks doc: NPA boss Shaun Abrahams grabs at straws

His latest assault on Pravin Gordhan appears to be nothing more than a desperate bid to save face.

By Pauli van Wyk
​Abrahams could face legal action if his charges against Gordhan were unfounded
Article
/ 17 October 2016

​Abrahams could face legal action if his charges against Gordhan were unfounded

The National Prosecuting Authority head needs to justify the charges against the finance minister.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
The plot against Pravin Gordhan has backfired
Article
/ 14 October 2016

The plot against Pravin Gordhan has backfired

More leaders in and outside the ANC condemned the decision of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to charge Gordhan.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
The endgame nears for Zuma and his NPA appointee
Article
/ 10 October 2016

The endgame nears for Zuma and his NPA appointee

A Constitutional Court ruling may result in the president finally facing 783 criminal charges.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
ConCourt dismisses NPA application over spy tapes
Article
/ 7 October 2016

ConCourt dismisses NPA application over spy tapes

NPA spokesperson Luvuyo Mfaku said the court was mindful of the fact that Zuma had petitioned the SCA on the same matter.

By Staff Reporter
Shock ruling rocks NPA: It’s now ‘untenable’ for Jiba and Mrwebi to hold their positions after judgment
Article
/ 16 September 2016

Shock ruling rocks NPA: It’s now ‘untenable’ for Jiba and Mrwebi to hold their positions after judgment

The court found that she is not fit and proper to hold the position of deputy director.

By Pauli van Wyk
SA’s justice system is battling
Article
/ 16 September 2016

SA’s justice system is battling

Conviction rates are high, but backlogs are mounting and key crime cases are languishing

By Phillip De Wet
​The NPA’s annual report figures show a troubled criminal justice system
Article
/ 12 September 2016

​The NPA’s annual report figures show a troubled criminal justice system

Conviction rates are high, but backlogs are mounting and key crime cases are languishing.

By Phillip De Wet
Pointless legal action? Then you pay, says tax ombud – and Zuma, Hlaudi could be next
Article
/ 22 July 2016

Pointless legal action? Then you pay, says tax ombud – and Zuma, Hlaudi could be next

If the tax ombud has his way, President Zuma and Hlaudi Motsoeneng may have to foot the bill for meritless court action.

By Lynley Donnelly
Steenkamps ‘fully support’ prosecutor Gerrie Nel’s appeal of Oscar Pistorius sentence
Article
/ 21 July 2016

Steenkamps ‘fully support’ prosecutor Gerrie Nel’s appeal of Oscar Pistorius sentence

The national prosecuting authority’s appeal of Oscar Pistorius’s “shockingly too lenient” sentence has been welcomed by the Steenkamp family.

By Athandiwe Saba
Hawks grill SARS staff ..Matuma Letsoalo, Govan Whittles & Jessica Bezuidenhout
Article
/ 26 May 2016

Hawks grill SARS staff ..Matuma Letsoalo, Govan Whittles & Jessica Bezuidenhout

Report that President Jacob Zuma is launching a fightback against his detractors and those threatening his lines of patronage.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Govan Whittles and Jessica Bezuidenhout
Slim chance of success in NPA’s decision to appeal – Pikoli
Article
/ 25 May 2016

Slim chance of success in NPA’s decision to appeal – Pikoli

Former NPA head Vusi Pikoli said the NPA’s appeal against a court ruling that corruption charges be reinstated against Zuma will likely fail.

By Staff Reporter
LIVE STREAM: NPA announces plans on Zuma corruption charges
Article
/ 23 May 2016

LIVE STREAM: NPA announces plans on Zuma corruption charges

The National Prosecuting Authority is expected to confirm whether or not it will reinstate charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering against Zuma.

By Staff Reporter
‘Spy tapes’ challenge may undermine NPA’s authority
Article
/ 23 May 2016

‘Spy tapes’ challenge may undermine NPA’s authority

The prosecuting authority’s decision to appeal the order to effectively reinstate charges against Zuma has left legal and political observers baffled.

By Staff Reporter
Shaun Abrahams shreds the NPA’s reputation
Article
/ 23 May 2016

Shaun Abrahams shreds the NPA’s reputation

The logic behind the head of the prosecuting authority’s decisions to go to court over charges against the president is confusing, if not alarming.

By Phillip De Wet
Rumours of finance minister’s imminent arrest a disaster for SA, says DA
Article
/ 15 May 2016

Rumours of finance minister’s imminent arrest a disaster for SA, says DA

The Hawks planned to arrest Pravin Gordhan in relation to the SARS ‘rogue unit’, but the NPA had made no decision to prosecute, according to reports.

By Staff Reporter
Booysen attacks NPA ‘abuse’
Article
/ 13 May 2016

Booysen attacks NPA ‘abuse’

The Hawks man claims in court the reinstatement of discredited charges is part of a political vendetta.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Editorial: NPA’s bias is showing
Article
/ 13 May 2016

Editorial: NPA’s bias is showing

Anyone who has followed the actions and inactions of the NPA over the past few years is likely to think that the NPA is pursuing a political agenda.

By Editorial
NPA still studying spy tapes judgment
Article
/ 11 May 2016

NPA still studying spy tapes judgment

The NPA says it is still mulling over whether or not to reinstate 783 charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering against President Zuma.

By Staff Reporter
Claws out over Cats unit
Article
/ 11 March 2016

Claws out over Cats unit

A Hawks unit meant to protect the state from coups is probing the taxman and SAA. Why?

By Sally Evans
Claws out over Cats unit
Article
/ 10 March 2016

Claws out over Cats unit

A Hawks unit meant to protect the state from coups is probing the taxman and SAA. Why?

By Sally Evans
NPA decision on spy tapes to determine public opinion
Article
/ 3 March 2016

NPA decision on spy tapes to determine public opinion

The National Prosecuting Authority’s decision on whether or not to charge Jacob Zuma with corruption again will either bolster or undermine democracy.

By Phillip De Wet
Editorial: Can we fix the NPA?
Article
/ 3 March 2016

Editorial: Can we fix the NPA?

Rebuilding faith in the NPA is a process that cannot even begin while Zuma is in office.

By Editorial
NPA: Mbeki not behind Zuma prosecution
Article
/ 2 March 2016

NPA: Mbeki not behind Zuma prosecution

The National Prosecuting Authority insists there is "no suggestion or evidence" that Thabo Mbeki was behind allegations against the president.

By Staff Reporter
NPA plays political games at inopportune time
Article
/ 18 February 2016

NPA plays political games at inopportune time

Reinstating charges against Glynnis Breytenbach and Johan Booysen as the DA awaits a ruling regarding Nomgcobo Jiba could be the NPA’s downfall.

By Karyn Maughan
Mbeki guilty of misinterpreting the law
Analysis
/ 17 February 2016

Mbeki guilty of misinterpreting the law

The former president’s excuse of "national security" for interfering in the prosecution of Jackie Selebi is a misinterpretation of the law.

By Lauren Kohn
Willie’s shock gambit ups the stakes at NPA
Article
/ 5 February 2016

Willie’s shock gambit ups the stakes at NPA

The deputy NPA head is squaring off against his boss and fellow deputy with a damning affidavit.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Willie’s shock gambit ups the stakes at NPA
Article
/ 5 February 2016

Willie’s shock gambit ups the stakes at NPA

The deputy NPA head is squaring off against his boss and fellow deputy with a damning affidavit.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Justice delayed is justice denied
Article
/ 2 December 2015

Justice delayed is justice denied

Inordinate delays to urgent litigation that is in the public interest must be reduced, if not eliminated, writes Paul Hoffman.

By Staff Reporter
NPA on edge as Jiba battles loom
Article
/ 5 November 2015

NPA on edge as Jiba battles loom

Two court cases have deputy national director of public prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba with her back against the wall.

By Glynnis Underhill
Explainer: How Panday is linked to IPID, NPA resignations
Article
/ 14 October 2015

Explainer: How Panday is linked to IPID, NPA resignations

Sam Sole explains how Thoshan Panday’s corruption charges and the resignation of senior Independent Police Investigative Directorate are linked.

By Amabhungane
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