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National Prosecuting Authority

Oscar Pistorius to face extra charges
Article
/ 29 October 2013

Oscar Pistorius to face extra charges

Oscar Pistorius is likely to be charged with two additional counts of discharging a firearm in public, according to reports.

By Staff Reporter
Mdluli believes in ‘his right to sue’ if wrongfully accused
Article
/ 23 October 2013

Mdluli believes in ‘his right to sue’ if wrongfully accused

If put on trial and acquitted, suspended crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli believes it is his right to sue for possible malicious prosecution.

By Glynnis Underhill
Suspect confessed to Diepsloot toddler killings, says NPA
Article
/ 21 October 2013

Suspect confessed to Diepsloot toddler killings, says NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson says a man arrested over the murder and rape of two toddlers has confessed to committing the crimes.

By Sapa
New NPA boss Nxasana seeks clarity on Mdluli case
Article
/ 17 October 2013

New NPA boss Nxasana seeks clarity on Mdluli case

Mxolisi Nxasana says his decision to wait on an appeal court ruling to reinstate charges against Richard Mdluli is not a delaying tactic.

By Glynnis Underhill
Hawks lay complaint against NPA’s Mrwebi over Mdluli saga
Article
/ 29 September 2013

Hawks lay complaint against NPA’s Mrwebi over Mdluli saga

The Hawks have laid a criminal complaint against the NPA’s Lawrence Mrwebi for dropping charges against former crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.

By Sapa
Mpisane’s lead prosecutor faces NPA suspension
Article
/ 15 September 2013

Mpisane’s lead prosecutor faces NPA suspension

Meera Naidu, the prosecutor in a few of businessperson Shawn Mpisane’s cases, faces National Prosecuting Authority suspension, says its spokesperson.

By Sapa
NDPP proposes to take on Mdluli saga
Article
/ 11 September 2013

NDPP proposes to take on Mdluli saga

A review of the Richard Mdluli case should be handled by the national director of public prosecutions, argued a representative of the organisation.

By Jonisayi Maromo
Mdluli: A complex fight for simple transparency
Article
/ 11 September 2013

Mdluli: A complex fight for simple transparency

The case against Richard Mdluli, although intricate, comes down to one question – can citizens demand transparency of those who protect them?

By Phillip De Wet
Zuma granted leave to appeal spy tapes ruling
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Zuma granted leave to appeal spy tapes ruling

President Jacob Zuma has been granted leave to appeal by the South Gauteng High Court against the order to release the spy tapes.

By Sapa
Letters September 6 to 12 2013
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Letters September 6 to 12 2013

From the gang violence in Manenberg, the appointment of Mxolisi Nxasana to the cronut readers weigh-in, in letters to the editor.

By Letters
Richard Mdluli: The rule of law and the failing state
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Richard Mdluli: The rule of law and the failing state

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.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Zuma appoints new NPA head
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Zuma appoints new NPA head

President Jacob Zuma has appointed Mxolisi Nxasana as the new national director of public prosecutions, says the presidency.

By Sapa
NPA won’t comment on new charges against Pistorius
Article
/ 16 August 2013

NPA won’t comment on new charges against Pistorius

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.

By Sapa
What to do about Zuma’s spy tapes?
Article
/ 25 July 2013

What to do about Zuma’s spy tapes?

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.

By Sarah Evans
Mandela’s legacy is being eroded, fast
Article
/ 12 July 2013

Mandela’s legacy is being eroded, fast

Court challenges on the National Prosecuting Authority boss and the make-up of the judiciary illustrate South Africa’s discarded principles.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
We can’t allow Zuma’s homeboy to head NPA
Article
/ 5 July 2013

We can’t allow Zuma’s homeboy to head NPA

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.

By Letters
Breytenbach digs in her heels again
Article
/ 5 July 2013

Breytenbach digs in her heels again

The embattled prosecutor has gone back to court as the National Prosecuting Authority brings new disciplinary charges against her.

By Sally Evans
Zuma to oppose ConCourt application over NPA appointment
Article
/ 4 July 2013

Zuma to oppose ConCourt application over NPA appointment

President Jacob Zuma will oppose a Constitutional Court application to force him to appoint a permanent national director of public prosecutions.

By Staff Reporter
Judgment reserved in Breytenbach’s Labour Court hearing
Article
/ 2 July 2013

Judgment reserved in Breytenbach’s Labour Court hearing

Judgment on prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach’s application to be reinstated to her job has been reserved by the Labour Court in Johannesburg.

By Staff Reporter
Breytenbach headed to Labour Court over ‘witch-hunt’
Article
/ 23 June 2013

Breytenbach headed to Labour Court over ‘witch-hunt’

A report says Glynnis Breytenbach will file an urgent Labour Court application, accusing Nomgcobo Jiba of conducting a "witch-hunt" against her.

By Sapa
Not the end of the road for Glynnis Breytenbach
Article
/ 13 June 2013

Not the end of the road for Glynnis Breytenbach

Despite being acquitted of all charges, senior prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach has still not been able to return to her post.

By Sally Evans
Who’s afraid of Glynnis Breytenbach?
Videos
/ 3 June 2013

Who’s afraid of Glynnis Breytenbach?

Why does Glynnis Breytenbach’s reinstatement at the NPA threaten Jacob Zuma’s allies? We explain it all in under five minutes.

By Staff Reporter
Radebe: Prisons are full, stop complaining about NPA
Article
/ 29 May 2013

Radebe: Prisons are full, stop complaining about NPA

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has defended the NPA’s record by saying he is satisfied that the prosecuting body is doing a good job.

By Andisiwe Makinana
NPA to challenge Breytenbach finding in court
Article
/ 28 May 2013

NPA to challenge Breytenbach finding in court

The NPA says it will bring a court challenge against a disciplinary hearing’s ruling in favour of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach.

By Sapa
NPA loses high-profile case … against itself
Article
/ 28 May 2013

NPA loses high-profile case … against itself

Budget cuts and unpopular decisions – including its case against Glynnis Breytenbach – are eroding public trust in the National Prosecuting Authority.

By Sarah Evans
Timeline: Glynnis Breytenbach vs NPA
Article
/ 28 May 2013

Timeline: Glynnis Breytenbach vs NPA

A comprehensive timeline of National Prosecuting Authority’s advocate Glynnis Breytenbach’s disciplinary hearing.

By Staff Reporter
Holding state agencies to account has just become harder
Article
/ 24 May 2013

Holding state agencies to account has just become harder

The Marikana inquiry may at some point in the distant future provide guidance on how to ensure police accountability to the public it serves.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Editorial: Justice meddling simply criminal
Article
/ 24 May 2013

Editorial: Justice meddling simply criminal

The "justice" part of the criminal-justice system comes in for intense scrutiny, but the "criminal" part is, of course, just as important.

By Editorial
Zuma spy tapes case delayed for full Bench
Article
/ 29 April 2013

Zuma spy tapes case delayed for full Bench

The DA says Deputy Judge President Willem van der Merwe has instructed that the continued spy tapes battle be heard before a full Bench of judges.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Zuma’s leadership an empty shell
Analysis
/ 8 April 2013

Zuma’s leadership an empty shell

South Africans are crying out for real leadership because they are not getting it from President Jacob Zuma, writes Nickolaus Bauer.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Editorial: Andries Tatane outcome fails SA citizens
Article
/ 5 April 2013

Editorial: Andries Tatane outcome fails SA citizens

The NPA says the prosecution was let down by unreliable witnesses, chiefly the two brought to identify the police officers seen assaulting Tatane.

By Editorial
Bodies probably won’t bury Winnie
Article
/ 15 March 2013

Bodies probably won’t bury Winnie

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela may ultimately avoid going to jail, but will find her political platform further shrunk in the aftermath.

By Phillip De Wet
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