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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also called the Hawks, is responsible for combating, investigating and preventing national priority crimes.

National prosecution authority npa

Lebeya: Hawks need more investigators to deal with its 20,736 cases

By Mia Lindeque

The elite unit said that 13,684 of its 20,736 cases had led to arrests and those accused were currently standing trial for the charges they faced in various...

  • Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter

    7 soldiers accused of helping to smuggle cars into Zimbabwe denied bail

    It's alleged that the men accepted a bribe of R15,000 to allow the vehicles over the border.

    289 days ago
  • FILE: National Prosecuting Authority offices in Pretoria. Picture: Eyewitness News

    NPA to hold Gupta, Sharma assets until end of corruption trial

    A High Court-appointed curator will preserve the assets, which were seized on Friday, pending the outcome of the fraud and money laundering trial.

    351 days ago
  • FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma at the state capture commission on 19 July 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Zuma’s lawyers concerned his testimony at Zondo Inquiry can be used against him

    Zuma’s lawyer, Eric Mabuza, said that he wrote to the commission expressing concern about the recent change to its regulations, which give the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) access to investigations of the commission.

    619 days ago
  • FILE: Advocate Nomgcobo Jiba at the Mokgoro Inquiry on 21 February 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    AfriForum says NPA indicated its intention to prosecute Nomgcobo Jiba

    AfriForum said that the move came after it threatened the NPA with a mandamus in November last year to force it to take a decision on Jiba's prosecution.

    733 days ago
  • Fita Khupe appeared in Lenasia Magistrates Court for allegedly killing seven people in Vlakfontein. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Vlakfontein residents block roads after NPA ruling on murder-accused Khupe

    The community members say they are also unhappy that they were not told that Khupe's matter was brought forward to today, instead of next week, as initially scheduled.

    1080 days ago
  • FILE: Former acting National Director of Public Prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba. Picture: EWN

    Jiba awaits Ramaphosa’s response on her fitness to hold office

    Ramaphosa set a deadline for Jiba and her colleague Lawrence Mrwebi yesterday to make their submissions expressing doubt about their fitness and integrity.

    1380 days ago
  • FILE: Nomgcobo Jiba. Picture: EWN.

    D-day for Jiba, Mrwebi to give reasons to Ramaphosa to avoid suspensions

    Ramaphosa set this deadline with the intention to open an inquiry to determine whether the two are fit to hold office.

    1381 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba. Picture: EWN

    General Council of the Bar to appeal Jiba reinstatement based on merit of case

    General Council of the Bar chairperson Craig Watt-Pringle says that two High Court judges and two Supreme Court of Appeal judges have found against Jiba and Mrwebi.

    1404 days ago
  • FILE: Nomgcobo Jiba. Picture: EWN

    General Council of the Bar to appeal SCA decision on Jiba reinstatement

    The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein last week upheld Jiba’s appeal against the High Court’s ruling which struck her and Mrwebi from the roll of advocates.

    1405 days ago
  • Former acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane. Picture: 702

    Former top cop Phahlane frustrated with delays in corruption case

    The State withdrew the case this week to allow more time for Independent Police Investigative Directorate to complete its investigation.

    1444 days ago
  • FILE: Former South African president Jacob Zuma inside the Durban High Court on 6 April 2018 for a preliminary hearing related to charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering. Picture: Felix Dlangamandla/Pool Photo.

    [ANALYSIS] Ahead of court appearance, Zuma’s defence suffers a body blow

    Qaanitah Hunter says the former president seems to be cautious to be the delinquent litigant he has become infamous for.

    1446 days ago
  • Arthur Mafokate. Picture: @ArthurMafokate/Twitter

    NPA investigating complaint against prosecutor in Arthur Mafokate case

    The complaint was laid by his ex-girlfriend and musician Busisiwe ‘Cici’ Twala.

    1494 days ago
  • Patricia de Lille. Picture: Cindy Archilles/EWN

    De Lille to DA: It’s important to clear my name to testify against Zuma

    De Lille, who blew the whistle on alleged corruption involving Zuma, says she has been approached to testify in court and is ready and prepared to do so.

    1527 days ago
  • Jacob Zuma delivering an address on 14 February 2018 in which he announced his resignation as president of South Africa. Picture: GCIS

    Process to prosecute Zuma now moves to KZN

    Advocate Abrahams says he considered Zuma’s representations after the Supreme Court set aside the 2009 decision to withdraw charges against him.

    1527 days ago
  • Jacob Zuma delivering an address on 14 February 2018 in which he announced his resignation as president of South Africa. Picture: GCIS

    Abrahams and NPA to oppose attempt preventing Zuma from standing trial

    Abrahams says the matter of Zuma will now be referred to the KwaZulu-Natal Director of Public Prosecutions to set in motions steps to secure the accused in court.

    1527 days ago
  • FILE: NPA head Shaun Abrahams. Picture: EWN

    Abrahams ready to inform Zuma of corruption charges decision

    Appearing before Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) on Wednesday night, Shaun Abrahams refused to reveal to MPs exactly what his decision is, at least not until he's informed Zuma.

    1529 days ago
  • Thembisile Yende. Picture: Facebook.com

    SAHRC to meet with NPA over Thembisile Yende’s murder

    Yende's body found at Eskom’s offices in springs on the east rand last may after she was reported missing.

    1545 days ago
  • Mxolisi Nxasana. Picture: EWN.

    Mxolisi Nxasana's case to be heard in court soon

    President Cyril Ramaphosa withdrew former president Jacob Zuma's appeal against a high court judgment that NPA boss Shaun Abrahams should vacate his position.

    1548 days ago
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