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National director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi. (Photo by Gallo Images / Netwerk24 / Felix Dlangamandla)
NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

Batohi says SA rule of law is ‘on life support’

The National Prosecuting Authority claims it is as frustrated as the public with the slow pace at which state capture cases are moving

  • Lyse Comins
5 min read
Advocate Barry Roux, for Thales, had contended that the prosecution had failed to give a summary of available and admissible evidence when formulating charges of racketeering, corruption and money-laundering, and instead “simply alleged” that such existed.
ARMS DEAL

No way out for Thales in arms deal case, court rules

The arms manufacturer has argued that there was no evidence to show that it was aware of hundreds of indirect payments to Jacob Zuma, but the court was not convinced.

  • Emma Balfour
4 min read
The inquiry, chaired by former Constitutional Court justice Yvonne Mokgoro, was in its second day of public hearings. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
LAWRENCE MRWEBI

Mzinyathi to testify before Mokgoro inquiry

The Pretoria director of public prosecutions will likely answer questions related to the Richard Mdluli probe

  • Franny Rabkin
4 min read
National Prosecuting Authority boss Shaun Abrahams.
AFRIFORUM

AfriForum pursues corruption, fraud charges against NPA boss

Allegations of a covertly-funded fraudulent travel claim has led AfriForum to approach police to have NDPP Shaun Abrahams criminally charged

  • Jeanette Chabalala
  • Tania Broughton
2 min read
On SAFM
AMABHUNGANE

SCA dismisses Mac Maharaj gagging appeal, endorses transparency

Criminal charges were laid against three M&G staffers by presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj in November 2011.

  • Phillip De Wet
4 min read
National Director of Public Prosecutions Mxolisi Nxasana.
JACOB ZUMA

NPA boss Nxasana wins battle against suspension – for now

The National Prosecuting Authority boss Mxolisi Nxasana appears to have won round one in his battle against President Jacob Zuma to keep his job.

  • Glynnis Underhill
3 min read
NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

No decision on Zuma yet

The NPA by Monday afternoon had not announced a decision on whether or not it would drop corruption charges against ANC president Jacob Zuma.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Zuma to oppose Mbeki’s court challenge

ANC president Jacob Zuma will oppose former president Thabo Mbeki’s application to join an appeal against the Pietermaritzburg High Court judgement.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

How Selebi affair rattled Mabandla

Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla allegedly told investigators that arresting police commissioner Jackie Selebi would “shake the foundations” of SA.

  • Adriaan Basson
  • Sapa Afp
3 min read
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Justice DG ‘blatantly dishonest’ with Ginwala inquiry

Justice department director general Menzi Simelane had been ”blatantly dishonest” with the Ginwala inquiry into suspended head prosecutor Vusi Pikoli.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
ADRIAAN VLOK

Chikane contradicts himself, inquiry hears

Presidency Director General Frank Chikane made conflicting statements about his treatment at the hands of the National Directorate of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), the Ginwala…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CHARLES NQAKULA

Zille takes Scorpions battle to Zuma

Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille is to request a meeting with African National Congress president Jacob Zuma to discuss the future of the Scorpions, she said on Thursday.…

  • Staff Reporter
6 min read
AGRICULTURE AND LAND AFFAIRS MINISTRY

Land Bank says treasurer not suspended

The head of the Land Bank’s treasury, Makgale Gwangwa, has not been suspended from duty, the bank reiterated in a quarter-page advertisement on Monday. the Land Bank said it had…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE

Officials ‘siphoned off’ farmers’ billions

Top Land Bank officials have siphoned off more than R2-billion — meant for farmers — to fund their close friends’ and associates’ ventures, the <i>Sunday Times</i> reported. The…

  • Sapa Author
  • Mail Guardian Online Reporter
  • Sapa Afp
2 min read
CAPE TOWN

Land Bank audit report goes to prosecutors

A forensic audit report into the financial management of the Land Bank is to be referred to the National Directorate of Public Prosecutions for ”further investigation”, the Land…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
BRIGITTE MABANDLA

‘More questions than answers’ on Pikoli

Parliamentary opposition parties were unmoved on Tuesday by the Presidency’s explanation of the suspension of National Director of Public Prosecutions Vusi Pikoli. Freedom Front…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
BRIGITTE MABANDLA

Pikoli’s suspension: More revelations to come

The National Directorate of Public Prosecutions is expected to release more details on Tuesday on the decision by President Thabo Mbeki to suspend National Prosecuting Authority…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read