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Khumalo and Crime Intelligence co-accused cleared as NPA withdraws charges
The National Prosecuting Authority has unconditionally withdrawn all fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and six top officials.
Johnson sidelined senior prosecutors in Crime Intelligence arrests, commission hears
Advocate Peter Serunye, a deputy director of public prosecutions at Idac, testified before the Madlanga Commission, alleging that former Idac head Andrea Johnson sidelined senior…
Justice must always be blind, says Jeff Radebe
ANC veteran and former Justice Minister Jeff Radebe testified before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry, asserting that justice must always be blind. He…
Johnson quits Idac to dodge fitness inquiry but can’t avoid Madlanga
Andrea Johnson, head of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), has resigned to avoid a costly inquiry into her fitness to hold office. Her resignation, accepted…
Former Scorpions head returns to hot seat
Former senior executives from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and former Ministers of Justice and Constitutional Development appeared before the Truth and Reconciliation…
Ramaphosa clears Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke after inquiry rejects misconduct allegations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reinstated Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke, clearing him to return to office after a year-long suspension. An…
NPA 'dismally failed' – Advocate Matzke
Advocate Trish Matzke, testifying before the TRC Cases Inquiry in Johannesburg, reiterated her 2018 assertion that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has 'dismally failed'…
Distraught businessman guns for KZN DPP alleging targeted prosecution
Advocate Elaine Harrison, the KwaZulu-Natal director of Public Prosecutions is in the firing line. Harrison is accused by one Visham Panday, a Durban businessman, of using…
‘Cat’ Matlala withdraws from plea deal as court declares agreement null and void
The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) attempt to secure a plea and sentencing agreement with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala unravelled after the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court…
Complaint against Idac head
A civil society organisation has opened a new criminal complaint against senior prosecutor Andrea Johnson, alleging a conflict of interest in a recruitment process in which her…
NPA must prosecute Mbalula for 2016 Dubai trip to manage relations with the US, says AfriForum
Gerrie Nel said AfriForum was looking at developing the law to privately prosecute politicians such as the ANC secretary general for corruption
‘Gupta lieutenants are in court, Batohi says on her last day in office
The outgoing national director of public prosecutions said her successor should fight for more institutional independence and for competitive salaries to attract high profile…
Opposition questions Mothibi appointment as NPA head, expressing concerns over process and independence
The uMkhonto weSizwe party called on the incoming national director of public prosecutions to immediately act against Hangwani Maumela when he steps into office
Batohi exits NPA on a sour note
While the national director of public prosecutions’s conduct at the Nkabinde inquiry has tarnished her legacy, she remains the first person in the post to complete a full term of…
Batohi walks out of Nkabinde inquiry
Panel members at the Nkabinde inquiry said the national director of public prosecutions was undermining the inquiry she herself had insisted upon