An inquiry has been launched into the National Prosecuting Authority regarding internal oversight failures and misconduct, with Shamila Batohi testifying.
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
An inquiry has been launched into the National Prosecuting Authority regarding internal oversight failures and misconduct, with Shamila Batohi testifying.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Leadership turnover and vetting process for the NPA head.1 source
SIU referrals made to NPA; Batohi tasked with capacity rebuilding.1 source
- Actions regarding a Section 27 warrant were scrutinized, and both involved parties faced allegations of perjury before the committee.Sub-event
Behari was suspended and attended a disciplinary hearing, while Kubayi chaired a panel related to the NPA inquiry.1 source
- Bess Nkabinde chaired the inquiry into Chauke's office.Sub-event
Inquiry into NPA misconduct and oversight failures.1 source
NPA crisis deepens with failure to consult on imminent arrest and head's resignation.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Prosecuting Authority
South African government agency
- Hangwani Maumela, a South African businessman, is facing charges related to corruption, leading to the NPA pursuing the matter and the High Court granting an order to seize his assets.
- The Truth and Reconciliation Commission intended to cooperate with the National Prosecuting Authority on justice, while Mbeki's political dispensation impacted the TRC's findings.
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Shamila Batohi
South African prosecutor
Nothing else this week.
Related events
- The National Prosecuting Authority prosecutes police officers in South Africa.
- The National Prosecuting Authority operates within the South African legal context.
- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has initiated efforts to gain independence from the Department of Justice.
- Zackie Achmat calls on the NPA to investigate corrupt procurement practices.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- forcechange.com
- timeslive.co.za
- sowetan.co.zaJOVIAL RANTAO | How the SIU’s war on corruption can now transform the NPA
- thesouthafrican.com
- jacarandafm.com
- dailymaverick.co.za