Glynnis Breytenbach is reportedly leaving her job at the National Prosecuting Authority to stand for the Democratic Alliance in the general election.
The NPA says it will investigate the state’s decision to withdraw corruption and fraud charges against Durban businessperson Shauwn Mpisane.
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Suspended police crime intelligence chief Richard Mdluli may appeal against a ruling that is calling for charges against him to be reinstated.
Who exactly is Radovan Krejcir accused of kidnapping and assaulting, and is this the best the police could come up with?
Czech businessperson Radovan Krejcir and his co-accused appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in camera, where the case has been postponed.
The NPA says Radovan Krejcir and his co-accused should appear in camera, citing "safety and security concerns".
The police monitoring body has not given prosecutors any dockets relating to alleged assaults on miners.
The state will seek life imprisonment for Johannes Kana, convicted of the rape and murder of Anene Booysen, when he is sentenced on her birthday.
Oscar Pistorius is likely to be charged with two additional counts of discharging a firearm in public, according to reports.
If put on trial and acquitted, suspended crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli believes it is his right to sue for possible malicious prosecution.
The National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson says a man arrested over the murder and rape of two toddlers has confessed to committing the crimes.
Mxolisi Nxasana says his decision to wait on an appeal court ruling to reinstate charges against Richard Mdluli is not a delaying tactic.
The Hawks have laid a criminal complaint against the NPA’s Lawrence Mrwebi for dropping charges against former crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.
Meera Naidu, the prosecutor in a few of businessperson Shawn Mpisane’s cases, faces National Prosecuting Authority suspension, says its spokesperson.
A review of the Richard Mdluli case should be handled by the national director of public prosecutions, argued a representative of the organisation.
The case against Richard Mdluli, although intricate, comes down to one question – can citizens demand transparency of those who protect them?
President Jacob Zuma has been granted leave to appeal by the South Gauteng High Court against the order to release the spy tapes.
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The case against Richard Mdluli can be seen as a dry run for the DA’s bid to have corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma reinstated.
President Jacob Zuma has appointed Mxolisi Nxasana as the new national director of public prosecutions, says the presidency.
The NPA has refused to comment on reports that paralympian Oscar Pistorius faces two new charges of recklessly discharging a gun in a public place.
Judge Rammak Mathopo has a big task: to decide if the spy tapes should be handed over to the DA and whether the NPA is in contempt of court.
Court challenges on the National Prosecuting Authority boss and the make-up of the judiciary illustrate South Africa’s discarded principles.
Many are not aware that Zuma gave a presidential pardon to the husband of current director of public prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba to buy her loyalty.
The embattled prosecutor has gone back to court as the National Prosecuting Authority brings new disciplinary charges against her.
President Jacob Zuma will oppose a Constitutional Court application to force him to appoint a permanent national director of public prosecutions.
Judgment on prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach’s application to be reinstated to her job has been reserved by the Labour Court in Johannesburg.
A report says Glynnis Breytenbach will file an urgent Labour Court application, accusing Nomgcobo Jiba of conducting a "witch-hunt" against her.
Despite being acquitted of all charges, senior prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach has still not been able to return to her post.
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Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has defended the NPA’s record by saying he is satisfied that the prosecuting body is doing a good job.