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National Prosecuting Authority

When crime is cloaked as religion
Opinion
/ 31 May 2023

When crime is cloaked as religion

Religion is often the business plan of fraudsters who lie effortlessly to their congregants

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Corruption rap for NPA pair for failing to prosecute Bushiri
National
/ 19 May 2023

Corruption rap for NPA pair for failing to prosecute Bushiri

The Hawks allegedly ‘forced’ Bushiri’s alleged rape victims to withdraw their complaints

By Khaya Koko
Zuma’s summons of Ramaphosa has never had foundation, says president’s lawyer
Politics
/ 18 May 2023

Zuma’s summons of Ramaphosa has never had foundation, says president’s lawyer

The summons was based on a certificate that gave the former president no cover to pursue a private prosecution against his successor

By Emsie Ferreira
Chetty crime family stripped of luxury cars and homes
National
/ 17 May 2023

Chetty crime family stripped of luxury cars and homes

The National Prosecuting Authority wants to recover R102 million allegedly stolen through crooked SAPS contracts

By Khaya Koko
NPA argues judge made mistakes in Nulane ruling
National
/ 15 May 2023

NPA argues judge made mistakes in Nulane ruling

She failed to apply the rules of evidence, the doctrine of common purpose and sections of the Criminal Procedure Act correctly, prosecutors argue

By Emsie Ferreira
Alleged crooked cops embroiled in R102 million police tender fraud
National
/ 12 May 2023

Alleged crooked cops embroiled in R102 million police tender fraud

Senior offices ‘received’ R4.7 million from Chetty crime family, which allegedly milked the police in 53 ‘fraudulent’ tenders

By Khaya Koko
Thabo Bester: Magudumana bail application postponed over new evidence
National
/ 11 May 2023

Thabo Bester: Magudumana bail application postponed over new evidence

The celebrity doctor and others are accused of helping convicted rapist and murder Thabo Bester escape from prison last year

By Eunice Masson
National Prosecuting Authority will appeal Nulane ruling
National
/ 4 May 2023

National Prosecuting Authority will appeal Nulane ruling

The NPA raised concerns about the judgment and called for the Investigating Directorate to be made a permanent entity without delay

By Emsie Ferreira
Lamola wants answers after first state capture case collapses
National
/ 28 April 2023

Lamola wants answers after first state capture case collapses

All Nulane Investments accused have been acquitted, but observers had been warning for months that the writing was on the wall

By Emsie Ferreira
State capture: Nulane trial ends in acquittal
National
/ 21 April 2023

State capture: Nulane trial ends in acquittal

The case, which informed the request for the extradition of the Gupta brothers, has ended in defeat for the prosecution for lack of evidence

By Emsie Ferreira
Where will Markus Jooste appear in court?
National
/ 21 April 2023

Where will Markus Jooste appear in court?

For now, South Africa is reluctant to relinquish him to stand trial in Germany for the corporate fraud that nearly imploded ‘Africa’s Ikea’

By Emsie Ferreira
Financial manager up for scamming North West maize mill of R9.1m
National
/ 18 April 2023

Financial manager up for scamming North West maize mill of R9.1m

Reginald Scholtz allegedly created bogus companies and paid himself in more than 61 transactions

By Khaya Koko
Zuma arms deal trial postponed until August
National
/ 17 April 2023

Zuma arms deal trial postponed until August

The delay has been forced by the former president’s latest application challenging the standing of state prosecutor Billy Downer

By Emsie Ferreira
Suspects linked to Thabo Bester face charges of murder, fraud
National
/ 11 April 2023

Suspects linked to Thabo Bester face charges of murder, fraud

Police say that more suspects are likely to be arrested

By Eunice Masson
NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry
National
/ 7 April 2023

NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry

The National Prosecuting Authority received the report implicating prosecutors in delaying justice for rape victims, says the justice department

By Khaya Koko
State capture-accused Yakhe Kwinana loses chartered accountant membership
Business
/ 6 April 2023

State capture-accused Yakhe Kwinana loses chartered accountant membership

In his report, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said Kwinana either had no clue about or dishonestly pretended she did not know some of the basic obligations of her profession

By Sarah Smit
Guptas reportedly trying to wiggle out of surrender to SA
National
/ 31 March 2023

Guptas reportedly trying to wiggle out of surrender to SA

Atul and Tony Gupta are said to be seeking asylum in central African states while South Africa’s extradition request stalls

By Emsie Ferreira
We don’t want to harass Shepherd Bushiri, NPA told the Hawks
National
/ 31 March 2023

We don’t want to harass Shepherd Bushiri, NPA told the Hawks

Internal meeting notes show state prosecutors allegedly stalled Shepherd Bushiri’s arrest for rape nine days before he escaped

By Khaya Koko
National water and sanitation department employed alleged fraudster
National
/ 28 March 2023

National water and sanitation department employed alleged fraudster

Gabonewe Madikela worked for the department while still employed and earning a R1.3 million salary at a North West municipality

By Khaya Koko
Will Putin be arrested if he arrives in SA?
National
/ 25 March 2023

Will Putin be arrested if he arrives in SA?

Should the Russian leader attend the Brics talks, he must be apprehended under an ICC warrant

By Eunice Masson
Zuma’s private prosecution bid is a mirage, say lawyers
National
/ 23 March 2023

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

By Emsie Ferreira
How Sars was ‘defrauded’ of R13.9 million by Chetty ‘crime’ family
National
/ 21 March 2023

How Sars was ‘defrauded’ of R13.9 million by Chetty ‘crime’ family

The son allegedly declared zero income in 2021 despite raking in R29 million in state contracts

By Khaya Koko
Zuma’s private prosecution of Downer is ‘diehard Stalingrad’
National
/ 20 March 2023

Zuma’s private prosecution of Downer is ‘diehard Stalingrad’

It is an abuse process designed to lay the ground for the next, counsel for the arms deal corruption prosecutor told the Pietermaritzburg high court

By Emsie Ferreira
How R31.5 million was stolen from FNB and Rand Merchant Bank clients
National
/ 16 March 2023

How R31.5 million was stolen from FNB and Rand Merchant Bank clients

British citizen Richard Marsden apparently orchestrated the defrauding of clients at FNB, Absa and Rand Merchant Bank

By Khaya Koko
‘I didn’t steal R13.9 million’– former NPA director Molelle
National
/ 15 March 2023

‘I didn’t steal R13.9 million’– former NPA director Molelle

Molelle is accused of having received R2 million from the money Mahendren Munsamy allegedly ‘stole’ from former Eskom executive Anoj Singh

By Khaya Koko
NPA on Shepherd Bushiri: We are satisfied with our work
Opinion
/ 10 March 2023

NPA on Shepherd Bushiri: We are satisfied with our work

The prosecuting authority’s right of reply to the Mail & Guardian’s investigation

By National Prosecuting Authority
Former Eskom executive and corruption suspect Anoj Singh ‘defrauded of R13.9 million’
National
/ 8 March 2023

Former Eskom executive and corruption suspect Anoj Singh ‘defrauded of R13.9 million’

Mahendren Munsamy, accused of stealing R420 million from FNB and Sasol, allegedly also stole from Singh

By Khaya Koko
NPA must move fast for SA to escape grey list’s grasp
National
/ 2 March 2023

NPA must move fast for SA to escape grey list’s grasp

The National Prosecuting Authority is ready to act on state capture crimes but whether it has the ability to do so has been questioned

By Emsie Ferreira and Sarah Smit
DA: Greylisting is indictment on government’s inability to combat financial crimes
Politics
/ 24 February 2023

DA: Greylisting is indictment on government’s inability to combat financial crimes

The top priority must be to take swift action to get off the greylist, restore SA’s reputation and regain the global community’s trust, party says

By Lizeka Tandwa
Despite progress, South Africa’s greylisting is in black and white
Business
/ 24 February 2023

Despite progress, South Africa’s greylisting is in black and white

Financial Action Task Force noted the country made ‘a high-level political commitment’ to work with the watchdog to tackle money laundering

By Sarah Smit
Budget brings more money for police and National Prosecuting Authority
Business
/ 22 February 2023

Budget brings more money for police and National Prosecuting Authority

Fresh billions will allow the appointment of 15 000 police trainees and prosecutors with skill in bringing financial crimes to court

By Emsie Ferreira
Godongwana says risk of grey-listing is real
Business
/ 22 February 2023

Godongwana says risk of grey-listing is real

The finance minister said South Africa still needs to address shortcomings but hopes the sanctions will not be severe

By Emsie Ferreira
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