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Shaun Abrahams

Zuma slams ‘premature’ court bid to have Shaun Abrahams suspended
Article
/ 17 November 2016

Zuma slams ‘premature’ court bid to have Shaun Abrahams suspended

The president made his latest statements in an affidavit that was filed in response to an urgent application for Abrahams’ suspension.

By Raeesa Pather
Zuma, Hawks raise concerns about Shaun Abrahams’ fitness to hold office
Article
/ 15 November 2016

Zuma, Hawks raise concerns about Shaun Abrahams’ fitness to hold office

The Presidency has sent a letter to Abrahams, asking him to provide reasons why he should not be suspended as NPA head.

By Raeesa Pather
​NPA ‘dragging their feet’ with Zuma poison plot – MaNtuli’s lawyer
Article
/ 13 November 2016

​NPA ‘dragging their feet’ with Zuma poison plot – MaNtuli’s lawyer

"If there are allegations to answer, why not bring her to court and test [them] in court?," he said.

By Staff Reporter
NPA: Allegations of new charges against Gordhan are without merit
Article
/ 7 November 2016

NPA: Allegations of new charges against Gordhan are without merit

The new charges would relate to the establishment of a ‘rogue’ unit in 2007, when Gordhan was commissioner of SARS, the City Press reported.

By Thulani Gqirana
Dear Hawks and NPA: How to do your jobs
Article
/ 4 November 2016

Dear Hawks and NPA: How to do your jobs

A handy checklist.

By Phillip De Wet
Shaun Abrahams: I certainly will not step down as NPA head
Article
/ 31 October 2016

Shaun Abrahams: I certainly will not step down as NPA head

The NPA chief also said there is no reason to apologise to anyone regarding his decision to issue a summons against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

By Tshidi Madia
November 2 mass protest to continue as planned because ‘it’s not about Gordhan’
Article
/ 31 October 2016

November 2 mass protest to continue as planned because ‘it’s not about Gordhan’

Two approved marches organised by the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters are set to take place undeterred on Wednesday.

By Raeesa Pather
Stuttering Abrahams: ‘It wasn’t me’ … and other tall tales
Article
/ 31 October 2016

Stuttering Abrahams: ‘It wasn’t me’ … and other tall tales

It took prosecutions boss Shaun Abrahams 20 days, from affirming that the “buck stops with me”, to passing that very same buck on to the Hawks.

By Pauli van Wyk
Shaun Abrahams drops charges against Gordhan, Pillay and Magashula
Article
/ 31 October 2016

Shaun Abrahams drops charges against Gordhan, Pillay and Magashula

The NPA head announced that he has decided to overrule the decision to prosecute the finance minister.

By Raeesa Pather
#SarsWars: Abrahams undecided on dropping Gordhan fraud charges
Article
/ 30 October 2016

#SarsWars: Abrahams undecided on dropping Gordhan fraud charges

The NPA boss denies reports that he may drop the charges against finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

By Reuters
Moyane’s own goal rebounds on NPA
Article
/ 28 October 2016

Moyane’s own goal rebounds on NPA

What’s been revealed is the very shaky ground on which the case against Pravin Gordhan is based.

By Pauli van Wyk and Matuma Letsoalo Author
Editorial: Feeling a little crazy? It’s not you
Article
/ 21 October 2016

Editorial: Feeling a little crazy? It’s not you

The current developments in national politics are curious enough to make anyone question their sanity.

By Editorial
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
Gordhan turns down invitation to make representations to NPA boss Shaun Abrahams
Article
/ 18 October 2016

Gordhan turns down invitation to make representations to NPA boss Shaun Abrahams

The finance minister instead invited the NPA boss to withdraw the fraud charges against him.

By Jenna Etheridge
#SarsWars: Magashula, Pillay want NPA’s Abrahams to review decision to prosecute them
Article
/ 17 October 2016

#SarsWars: Magashula, Pillay want NPA’s Abrahams to review decision to prosecute them

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Friday he would not make a presentation to the NPA head.

By Staff Reporter
​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
Gordhan says he has no confidence in Abrahams’s ability to afford him a fair trial
Article
/ 14 October 2016

Gordhan says he has no confidence in Abrahams’s ability to afford him a fair trial

The finance minister will not make any presentations to the national director of public prosecutions, according to his legal team.

By Ofentse Mboweni
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
NPA boss Shaun Abrahams says they are considering their options on spy tapes
Article
/ 12 October 2016

NPA boss Shaun Abrahams says they are considering their options on spy tapes

‘We the leadership of this institution are consulting with senior council on the matter and we are currently considering the matter,’ Abrahams said.

By Thulani Gqirana
NPA’s Abrahams objects to ‘accused person’ Breytenbach’s presence in Parliament
Article
/ 12 October 2016

NPA’s Abrahams objects to ‘accused person’ Breytenbach’s presence in Parliament

A meeting with Parliament’s justice committee and NPA head Shaun Abrahams got off to a shaky start on Wednesday.

By News 24
Jiba and Mrwebi placed on special leave, but are expected to appeal judgment
Article
/ 16 September 2016

Jiba and Mrwebi placed on special leave, but are expected to appeal judgment

NPA spokesperson Luvuyo Mfaku said Jiba and Mrwebi confirmed their instructions to their legal teams to file applications for leave to appeal.

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
Letters to the editor: June 10 to 16 2016
Article
/ 9 June 2016

Letters to the editor: June 10 to 16 2016

Readers write in about Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Kelvin Kemm, Shaun Abrahams, and Nkosi Johnson.

By Letters
No matter how you look at it, Shaun Abrahams made a bad decision
Article
/ 7 June 2016

No matter how you look at it, Shaun Abrahams made a bad decision

The National Prosecuting Authority head’s move can be seen as a ‘Stalingrad defence’; he should have gone directly to the Constitutional Court.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Abrahams shreds NPA’s reputation
Article
/ 27 May 2016

Abrahams shreds 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
We are not prosecuting Gordhan – NPA
Article
/ 23 May 2016

We are not prosecuting Gordhan – NPA

National director of public prosecutions Shaun Abrahams insists that no charges of espionage against the finance minister are being investigated.

By Agency
Timeline: How the spy tapes saga continues to haunt Zuma since 2001
Article
/ 23 May 2016

Timeline: How the spy tapes saga continues to haunt Zuma since 2001

President Jacob Zuma faces serious corruption charges relating to the arms deal but has protested his innocence. Here’s how the saga has unfolded.

By Phillip De Wet
‘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
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
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