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Former national director of public prosecutions Shaun Abrahams. (David Harrison/M&G)

Abrahams: ‘I will return to serve society’

In a message to his colleagues, Abrahams thanked those closest to him for the opportunity to head South Africa’s prosecutorial body

Nomgcobo Jiba (Oupa Nkosi)

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.

Now the NPA head is jibing at the judiciary

The integrity of two appointments, to the Hawks and the prosecuting authority, is questionable.

Zuma appoints new NPA head

President Jacob Zuma has appointed Mxolisi Nxasana as the new national director of public prosecutions, says the presidency.

“As a result of the weakened exchange rate, the October outlook is a major concern,” says Minister Jeff Radebe. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

Key justice posts await Zuma’s OK

The long-awaited announcement of a new head for the National Prosecuting Authority failed to materialise this week.

Silks split over NPA reforms

The new head of the state advocates’ body has ruffled feathers by backing Menzi Simelane’s transformation plans.

The case against Simelane

General Bar Council appoints three silks to probe the new NPA head’s fitness for office.

Simelane’s sideways shuffle

Mokotedi Mpshe’s chances of staying on as NPA boss have been boosted by the appointment of Menzi Simelane as his deputy.