Veteran prosecutor Billy Downer argues the former president is not entitled to recycle arguments dismissed by the high court as he seeks acquittal on arms-deal charges
The process of appointing the public protector is flawed, and led by politicians who don’t seem to have paid attention to the law. This has to change
The NPA, led by then acting head Mokotedi Mpshe, in 2009 dropped corruption charges against Zuma two weeks before the 2009 general elections
Deputy NDPP Willie Hofmeyr says ‘obstacles to corruption and the capture of the state’ were prosecuted under Nomgcobo Jiba
With his appeal rejected, it will be tough for the president to avoid his long-standing charges
Andrew Phillips filed a detailed objection to Willie Hofmeyr’s nomination for public protector. Here’s why.
Former president Thabo Mbeki has rejected Willie Hofmeyr’s allegations that his administration abused its power to plot Jacob Zuma’s downfall.
The deputy prosecutions chief points an accusing finger at Thabo Mbeki. But his version may have more clout at Luthuli House than in court.
Willie Hofmeyr’s stated motive to defend the NPA has failed, as political meddling has only become worse after Mbeki.
Several senior members have left or have been sidelined following the departure of Willie Hofmeyr.
The top dogs of anti-corruption came out in force to support a new initiative. But can they make us all believe?
There was mixed reaction from parties over the resignation of newly-appointed SIU head Willem Heath, with the ANC saying it was "regrettable".
Property tycoon Roux Shabangu has joined other voices in a public effort to validate the deal.
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/ 2 December 2011
President Jacob Zuma has relied heavily on the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in his attempts to demonstrate his determination to fight corruption.
Willem Heath has followed a winding road since he last headed the Special Investigating Unit.
The justice sector has been thrown into turmoil by the ruling on Menzi Simelane’s appointment, amid rumours his NPA job will go to Willie Hofmeyer.
The presidency has rejected claims that Willie Hofmeyr’s removal as Special Investigating Unit head is politically motivated.
There has been mixed reaction to President Jacob Zuma’s replacement of Willie Hofmeyr with Willem Heath as head of the Special Investigation Unit.
President Jacob Zuma has announced the appointment of Willem Heath as head of the Special Investigating Unit, dropping Willie Hofmeyr.
The SIU insists it is working to achieve employment equity, after unions accused unit boss’s Willie Hofmeyr’s of failing to address transformation.
NPA boss Menzi Simelane had no grounds to strip the KZN Asset Forfeiture Unit head Knorx Molelle of his powers Molelle says in an affidavit.
Officials in the Asset Forfeiture Unit believe Menzi Simelane is using claims of an assassination plot against him to justify action against the unit.
Reports say NPA boss Menzi Simelane has suspended the Asset Forfeiture Unit’s KwaZulu-Natal head Knorx Molelle, an ally of Willie Hofmeyr.
Protector asked to intervene in dispute between Hofmeyr and senior unit executive.
Controversial NPA boss Menzi Simelane has stripped the head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit in KZN, Knorx Molelle, of all his powers.
South Africans can be forgiven for wanting heroes, the <i>Mail & Guardian</i> weighs in.
There was no merit in the complaint of corruption made by billionaire Dave King, Willie Hofmeyr said on Sunday.
New corruption allegations have been levelled against corruption-fighter Willie Hofmeyr, the head of the Special Investigating Unit.
Hofmeyr probe appears to be part of a broader attack on the nation’s corruption busters.
The reported probes of Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, and Special Investigating Unit boss Willie Hofmeyr created a "worrying picture".
The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed receiving a docket containing information gathered during a probe into SIU head Willie Hofmeyr.
Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Willie Hofmeyr is the latest crime fighter being probed, the <em>Star</em> reported on Monday.