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Director of Public Prosecutions

Case against Zizi Kodwa is ‘palpably weak’, argues lawyer in calling for charges to be dropped

South Africa

Case against Zizi Kodwa is ‘palpably weak’, argues lawyer in calling for charges to be dropped

By Vincent Cruywagen

Fugitive cryptocurrency developer Riccardo ‘Fluffy Pony’ Spagni en route to SA

South Africa

Fugitive cryptocurrency developer Riccardo ‘Fluffy Pony’ Spagni en route to SA

By Vincent Cruywagen

First successful private prosecution for murder in South Africa will be felt ‘for a long way to come’

South Africa

First successful private prosecution for murder in South Africa will be felt ‘for a long way to come’

By Marianne Thamm

We should be considering constitutional amendments to ensure an independent NPA

South Africa

We should be considering constitutional amendments to ensure an independent NPA

By Glynnis Breytenbach

As Shaun Abrahams packs his bags, Ramaphosa appoints Silas Ramaite acting NPA head

South Africa

As Shaun Abrahams packs his bags, Ramaphosa appoints Silas Ramaite acting NPA head

By Greg Nicolson

ConCourt gives Ramaphosa 90 days to appoint new NPA head

South Africa

ConCourt gives Ramaphosa 90 days to appoint new NPA head

By Greg Nicolson

Tackling graft through a strong criminal justice system

South Africa

Tackling graft through a strong criminal justice system

By ISS Today

In the run-up to Friday’s court appearance, Zuma’s defence suffers a body blow

South Africa

In the run-up to Friday’s court appearance, Zuma’s defence suffers a body blow

By Qaanitah Hunter

Op-Ed: Mxolisi Nxasana must be reinstated as National Director of Public Prosecutions

South Africa

Op-Ed: Mxolisi Nxasana must be reinstated as National Director of Public Prosecutions

By Nicole Fritz

Newsdeck

Shaun Abrahams was validly appointed, NPA argues in court papers

By News24

ISS Today: Budget cuts and staff shortages have aggravated the NPA's leadership challenges

South Africa

ISS Today: Budget cuts and staff shortages have aggravated the NPA's leadership challenges

By ISS Today

Zuma corruption charges: Will NPA team leader Moipone Noko defend the king?

South Africa

Zuma corruption charges: Will NPA team leader Moipone Noko defend the king?

By Marianne Thamm