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
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Shamila Batohi
South African prosecutor
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Related events
- An inquiry into NPA failures involves testimony from a former commissioner and the participation of Bheki Cele.
- An inquiry has been launched to investigate alleged improper collusion between the South African Police Service, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the National Prosecuting Authority.
- The National Prosecuting Authority operates within the South African legal context.
- Hawks investigates state capture at PRASA, while the NPA conducts prosecutions in South Africa.
- The National Prosecuting Authority handles legal cases originating in the city of Johannesburg.
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