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National Prosecuting Authority

NPA loses the most in calling for murder charge against miners
Article
/ 14 September 2012

NPA loses the most in calling for murder charge against miners

Within a few days of the NPA announcement that it was dropping charges of murder against 270 Lonmin miners, a spoof had made its way on the internet.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
The NPA’s lurch from crisis to crisis
Article
/ 7 September 2012

The NPA’s lurch from crisis to crisis

The NPA’s reputation has taken a hammering after the Lonmin killings, despite it having provisionally withdrawn the murder charges against the miners.

By Glynnis Underhill
Lawrence Mrwebi accused of interfering in staff fraud probe
Article
/ 23 August 2012

Lawrence Mrwebi accused of interfering in staff fraud probe

Controversial National Prosecuting Authority strongman Lawrence Mrwebi is at the centre of new claims of trying to interfere with an investigation.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
When public interest could trump NPA confidentiality
Analysis
/ 17 August 2012

When public interest could trump NPA confidentiality

Mac Maharaj has raised an important point about the NPA. Certainly, if members are acting outside the law it is hugely worrying.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
July recuses himself from Breytenbach case
Article
/ 17 August 2012

July recuses himself from Breytenbach case

Sandile July, the attorney presiding over the disciplinary hearing of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach recused himself from the case.

By Sally Evans
NPA tough on chairperson
Article
/ 16 August 2012

NPA tough on chairperson

The authority’s advocate, William Mokhari has told the disciplinary hearing that they wants a new chairperson to lead the inquiry.

By Sally Evans
ICT laywer claims Breytenbach showed bias
Article
/ 14 August 2012

ICT laywer claims Breytenbach showed bias

The National Prosecuting Authority’s witness, Ronnie Mendelow, has testified that Glynnis Breytenbach was biased in a criminal investigation.

By Sally Evans
More dirt flies over Breytenbach’s work laptop
Article
/ 6 August 2012

More dirt flies over Breytenbach’s work laptop

An NPA risk specialist has testified that suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach delayed handing over her work laptop during an investigation.

By Sally Evans
NPA claims Breytenbach leaked info to the media
Article
/ 25 July 2012

NPA claims Breytenbach leaked info to the media

NPA integrity management unit senior manager Hercules Wasserman claims suspended NPA prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach leaked information to the media.

By Sally Evans
NPA claims Breytenbach ‘deleted evidence’ from laptop
Article
/ 24 July 2012

NPA claims Breytenbach ‘deleted evidence’ from laptop

A witness in suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach’s hearing says she deleted evidence from her work laptop before returning it to the NPA.

By Sally Evans
NPA’s bid to stall Breytenbach hearing
Article
/ 23 July 2012

NPA’s bid to stall Breytenbach hearing

The disciplinary hearing of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach was postponed to Tuesday after hours of technical arguments at the NPA’s offices.

By Sally Evans
Staff smell a rat in NPA rotation
Article
/ 19 July 2012

Staff smell a rat in NPA rotation

The sudden removal of prosecutions head Simphiwe Mlotshwa could pave the way for the dropping of fraud and corruption charges against ANC officials.

By Glynnis Underhill
NPA postpones Breytenbach’s disciplinary hearing
Article
/ 19 June 2012

NPA postpones Breytenbach’s disciplinary hearing

The National Prosecuting Authority has postponed the disciplinary hearing of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach.

By Sapa
More focus on victims to combat sexual crimes
Article
/ 6 June 2012

More focus on victims to combat sexual crimes

Focusing on the victims of sexual crimes would help to combat and prevent further violence against women and children, says NDPP acting head deputy.

By Meggan Saville
ANC interference prompts Pikoli sacking
Article
/ 24 May 2012

ANC interference prompts Pikoli sacking

The former head of the National Prosecuting Authority, advocate Vusi Pikoli, finds himself unemployed again because of political interference.

By Pearlie Joubert Author
Hawks’ Mdluli probe finds second secret slush fund
Article
/ 4 May 2012

Hawks’ Mdluli probe finds second secret slush fund

The Hawks have uncovered another secret police bank account linked to Richard Mdluli, through which "vast sums" were allegedly illegally siphoned.

By Glynnis Underhill
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Article
/ 3 May 2012

Bail granted for gang rape accused

Four minors accused of filming while raping a 17-year-old mentally impaired Soweto girl have been granted bail by the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court.

By Devereaux Morkel
NPA vows to assist suspended prosecutor
Article
/ 1 May 2012

NPA vows to assist suspended prosecutor

The NPA is looking to assist suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach after her car was reportedly shot at during investigations into Richard Mdluli.

By Staff Reporter
NPA: Breytenbach’s suspension not over Mdluli case
Article
/ 30 April 2012

NPA: Breytenbach’s suspension not over Mdluli case

The NPA has maintained prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach’s suspension has nothing to do with crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli’s fraud case.

By Staff Reporter
Protesters complain of intimidation
Article
/ 26 April 2012

Protesters complain of intimidation

A perceived government clampdown on dissent in the Themb’elihle informal settlement has increased militancy and the chances of violence.

By Phillip De Wet
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Article
/ 18 April 2012

Women’s league condemns ‘depraved’ videotape rapists

The African National Congress Women’s League has expressed outrage, anger and disgust at the gang rape of a 17-year-old Soweto teenager.

By Staff Reporter
NPA to hand over ‘reduced’ Zuma files to DA
Article
/ 12 April 2012

NPA to hand over ‘reduced’ Zuma files to DA

The NPA have announced it will hand over the "reduced record" of the documents involved in dropping corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

By Niren Tolsi
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Article
/ 9 April 2012

Luca case postponed in Cyprus court

The National Prosecuting Authority says George Luca appeared in court and the matter was postponed until the extradition application reaches Cyprus.

By Staff Reporter
Time is not on Zuma’s side
Article
/ 30 March 2012

Time is not on Zuma’s side

A court review of the dropping of charges against Jacob Zuma means prolonged uncertainty for him and by extension, South Africa.

By Richard Calland
Dewani extradition outcome expected
Article
/ 30 March 2012

Dewani extradition outcome expected

An announcement is expected on British businessman Shrien Dewani’s appeal to avoid extradition to South Africa over the murder of his wife, Anni.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 March 2012

Courageous lawyer stuns NPA

On the wild frontier where law meets politics, advocate Anton Ackermann SC appears to be a Lone Ranger.

By Niren Tolsi
Landmark case exposes legal divides
Article
/ 30 March 2012

Landmark case exposes legal divides

The National Prosecuting Authority has become ‘tense’ after state prosecutors clashed over South Africa’s human rights obligations,.

By Niren Tolsi
Zuma fraud charges not laid to rest
Article
/ 23 March 2012

Zuma fraud charges not laid to rest

The Supreme Court of Appeal says the NPA should provide a record of why it dropped Jacob Zuma’s fraud charges — reigniting the debate.

By Niren Tolsi
President Zuma’s phalanx of praetorian guards
Article
/ 23 March 2012

President Zuma’s phalanx of praetorian guards

Spy boss Richard Mdluli, whom Jacob Zuma "owes for his acquittal on rape charges", has emerged as part of a complex network "guarding" the president.

By Sam Sole Author, Sally Evans and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 19 March 2012

SCA to rule on Zuma records

The Supreme Court of Appeal will give judgment on Tuesday in an appeal by the DA in its pursuit of the records of criminal charges against Jacob Zuma.

By Staff Reporter
Suspend Majola, says Nicholson
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Suspend Majola, says Nicholson

CSA chief Gerald Majola has been stumped by Judge Chris Nicholson’s findings of his inquiry into allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

By Niren Tolsi
Nicholson: NPA should investigate Majola bonus scandal
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Nicholson: NPA should investigate Majola bonus scandal

Judge Chris Nicholson has recommended that Cricket South Africa head Gerald Majola’s bonus scandal be referred to the National Prosecuting Authority.

By Genevieve Quintal and Ockert De Villiers
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