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NPA Asserts Strong Case Against Suspects in Phala Phala Robbery
NPA believes it has built a solid, prosecutable case against the suspects accused of stealing large amounts of foreign currency…
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NPA has yet to appeal judgment that acquitted Timothy Omotoso
Timothy Omotoso: NPA has yet to appeal judgment that acquitted him! The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) hasn’t decided whether to…
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Bonginkosi Khanyile arrested after skipping court for July 2021 unrest trial
Bonginkosi Khanyile, a prominent figure linked to the July 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, was arrested on Tuesday, March…
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Nafiz Modack explains why he spent more than R500k in court bids to get back guns seized from him
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has continued its cross-examination of alleged underworld gang boss, Nafiz Modack, focusing on 25 counts…
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Ex-Gauteng teacher who allegedly asked pupils to send him n#des, granted bail
A former school teacher accused of exposing children to p0rn0graphy was released on bail in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on…
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Mom arrested for allegedly selling her 2-year-old son
Mom arrested for allegedly selling her 2-year-old son! Human trafficking and related crimes have taken center stage in South Africa as…
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SCOPA takes NPA to task over tackling illicit financial flows
SCOPA takes NPA to task over tackling illicit financial flows! The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has pushed back against claims…
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NPA tells Justice Committee it’s still waiting for access to Zondo Commission database
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it’s still waiting for access to documents requested from the database of the Zondo…
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Phala Phala Farm saga: MK Party wants Cyril Ramaphosa prosecuted
The President is guilty of tax evasion and the NPA has been captured. So says MK Parliamentary leader Dr John…
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NPA hopeful new evidence found will lead to successful trial in Joshlin Smith disappearance case
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it is hopeful new evidence found in the case related to the disappearance of…
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Simelane: Justice ministry is not obstructing NPA’s access to state capture commission database
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane has refuted allegations that her ministry is obstructing the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s)…
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NPA gets access to State Capture Inquiry’s database
The Director-General of the Justice and Constitutional Development Department, Doctor Mashabane has announced that the department will grant the National…
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SA deports 95 Libyan nationals arrested at illegal military camp
The South African government is deporting the more than 90 Libyan nationals arrested for operating an illegal military camp. South…
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Home Affairs facilitating Libyans’ deportation
More than 90 Libyan nationals who were arrested at an illegal military training camp in Mpumalanga are set to be…
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Reign of terror comes to an end: Double life sentence for Dobsonville serial rapist
A 45-year-old serial rapist, who terrorised the Dobsonville community since 2011 has been handed a double life sentence for his…
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‘Attempted rape victim deserves justice’: NPA speaks on trial of Luyanda Botha
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that the trial of convicted rapist and killer, Luyanda Botha, was not a public…
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SIU, Hawks and NPA seize 29 assets tied to PPE tender corruption
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) together with the Hawks and the Assets Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority…
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63-year-old convicted of raping 2 pre-teens gets lighter sentence because of his age
The Hermanus Regional Court took a lenient approach when sentencing a 63-year-old convicted rapist. The man confessed to raping two…
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NPA studying Life Esidimeni inquest judgment
The NPA is studying the Life Esidimeni inquest judgment before deciding on a way forward. Families of victims of the…
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Gupta brothers arrested for their alleged involvement in suicide of Indian builder
Controversial businessmen Ajay Gupta and Anil Gupta were arrested on Friday in India for their alleged involvement in the death…
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NPA: Organised crime is South Africa’s next state capture crisis
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says organized crime is the country’s next state capture crisis. Addressing the Cape Town Press…
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NPA calls for strong political push on Gupta brothers extradition
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says there’s a need for a strong political push to accelerate the extradition of the…
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Shamila Batohi insists NPA didn’t handle Mapisa-Nqakula’s case with kid gloves
National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi has hit back at criticism levelled against the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) over…
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40-year-old man accused of rape from 7 years ago appeared in court, NPA confirms
The Rural and Farmworkers Development Organisation has welcomed the recent arrest of a 40-year-old man for a reported rape case…
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Mpumalanga municipality fined R200 million for polluting rivers
The NPA said it has welcomed a R200 million fine imposed on the Govan Mbeki Municipality for contravention of environmental…
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Uncle sentenced for sacrificing his infant nephew in Satanic ritual for money
A 37-year-old Ekangala man has been sentenced for his nephew’s murder after the court found him guilty of killing the…
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Two life terms for Bolt driver for predatory crimes
An e-hailing service driver who preyed on women requesting transport has been sentenced to two life imprisonment terms and 60…
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Alleged Usindiso building arsonists will no longer visit the scene
The lawyer representing the man allegedly behind the Usindiso building fire has confirmed to the publication that the accused will…
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NPA’s Aspirant Prosecutor Programme under threat as a result of budget cuts
The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) Aspirant Prosecutor Programme is under threat, as budget cuts start to bite. Justice Minister Ronald…
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NPA: No sensitive info taken in break-in at Free State DPP’s office
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed a break-in at the Free State Director of Public Prosecutions’ office in Bloemfontein.…
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Prosecution of State Capture masterminds continues: NPA
The Head of the National Prosecution Authority (NPA)’s Investigative Directorate, Advocate Andrea Johnson has assured Parliament that they are pursuing…
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NPA urges witnesses to apply for State protection if their lives are in danger
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has urged witnesses to apply for State protection if their lives are in danger. This…
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3rd suspect in Phala Phala Farm theft case to appear in court on Friday
The third suspect in the Phala Phala farm theft case will appear with Imanuwela David and Frolina Joseph at the…
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KZN rapist who preyed on teenage girl gets life imprisonment
A 38-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man has been sentenced to life behind bars after he raped a teenager in his shop in…
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Sars officials & Namibian flight attendant at OR Tambo Airport jailed for drugs
The Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg has sentenced three men, Sydney Bilankulu, 56, Courdel Khoza, 30, and Thabo Dikgale, 31,…
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State argues Jacob Zuma has no case against Downer
The NPA says another application by former president Jacob Zuma to have Billy Downer removed is time-wasting and has no…
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Batohi: Saying NPA isn’t doing anything about state capture is dangerous
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi said it’s a false narrative that not enough is being done to prosecute…
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Mozambican national gets 10 years for killing a rhino in Kruger National Park
A Mozambican national has been sentenced to ten years behind bars for killing a rhino at Kruger National Park in…
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NPA explains why it gave Sodi access to use his seized house
NPA spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga said the house, along with other properties owned by the businessman, were still under a restraint…
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Public urged to comment on NPA Amendment Bill
Parliament has asked the public to use the next two weeks to comment on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Amendment…
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Patricia De Lille: We must prioritize tourist safety
The rising crime rate continues to be a concern in the country. Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille said they want…
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NPA slammed as it suspends programme for aspirant prosecutors amid budget cuts
The National Prosecuting Authority has announced it has suspended the Aspirant Prosecutor Programme amid budget cuts from the government. The…
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Man who allegedly recruited Babita Deokaran’s killers is reportedly dead
In a major setback in the Babita Deokaran murder case, the Sunday Times reported that one of the men accused…
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NPA believes it has watertight case against Jub Jub
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it believes its has a watertight case against rapper and TV presenter Molemo Jub…
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Durban brothers get 7 years in jail for attempted murder in July unrest
Durban brothers Dylan and Ned Govender were sentenced on Friday to an effective seven years behind bars for their involvement…
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Bokgabo Poo’s family feels let down by SAPS
Bokgabo Poo’s mother says the family have been let down by the police and the NPA. Tsholofelo Poo said, “[for…
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Adv Malesela Teffo’s case postponed after he refuses to comply with investigators, again
Malesela Teffo’s court case could not go ahead as scheduled in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday after the disbarred…
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Bokgabo Poo’s alleged kidnapper and killer found not guilty
The man accused of killing 4-year-old Bokgabo Poo has been found not guilty. According to the NPA there is not…
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NPA official & son get suspended sentences for accessing classified data
A National Prosecuting Authority assistant director and her son were recently sentenced by the Pretoria magistrate’s court after being convicted…
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Man dies in holding cell after pleading guilty to 14 charges of r@pe
A 35-year-old man collapsed and died in a holding cell at the Ga-Rankuwa Regional Court after pleading guilty to 14…
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