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NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY

Gauteng faces subpoena in possible BP criminal prosecution

An environmental group is trying to force a defiant provincial department to provide crucial evidence.

  • Phillip De Wet
3 min read
Advocate Mike Hellens told the court that “our reputation will be marred
BRIAN SPILG

Criminal charges will hang over BP’s head until May

The company has argued that its reputation is being damaged, but the court would not be rushed

  • Phillip De Wet
4 min read
The current inland price for a litre of 95 octane unleaded petrol is R14.08. From Wednesday, this will rise to R14.82 per litre. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
BP SOUTHERN AFRICA

BP, others to face criminal charges

A landmark case on environmental crimes could pave the way for more non-NPA court action

  • Phillip De Wet
6 min read