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National Prosecuting Authority

SAPS disciplinary system fails to address police brutality, eroding public trust in law enforcement

South Africa

SAPS disciplinary system fails to address police brutality, eroding public trust in law enforcement

By David Bruce

Shamila Batohi and the NPA’s week from hell — Failed extradition and calls for her resignation

South Africa

Shamila Batohi and the NPA’s week from hell — Failed extradition and calls for her resignation

By Suné Payne

Taung man gets 12 years for blowing up sewerage infrastructure

Business Maverick

Taung man gets 12 years for blowing up sewerage infrastructure

By Lisakanya Venna

Crime rates show hopeful decline — Is South Africa turning the corner on violence?

South Africa

Crime rates show hopeful decline — Is South Africa turning the corner on violence?

By Lizette Lancaster and Chandré Gould

Unpacking obstetric violence in Africa, World Hunger Day discussion and examining NDPP appointment processes

South Africa

Unpacking obstetric violence in Africa, World Hunger Day discussion and examining NDPP appointment processes

By Lerato Mutsila

Killers of two Cape Town law enforcement officers get double life sentences

South Africa

Killers of two Cape Town law enforcement officers get double life sentences

By Vincent Cruywagen

NPA to ask for pastor Omotoso’s extradition from Nigeria if appeal against his acquittal succeeds

South Africa

NPA to ask for pastor Omotoso’s extradition from Nigeria if appeal against his acquittal succeeds

By Estelle Ellis

South Africa’s next prosecution head — how to ensure a sound appointment

Op-eds

South Africa’s next prosecution head — how to ensure a sound appointment

By Martin Schönteich

Intercape bus attacks not investigated because ‘the wrong forms were filled in’

South Africa

Intercape bus attacks not investigated because ‘the wrong forms were filled in’

By Estelle Ellis

National Prosecuting Authority takes first step in bid to appeal ruling in ‘bungled’ pastor Omotoso case

South Africa

National Prosecuting Authority takes first step in bid to appeal ruling in ‘bungled’ pastor Omotoso case

By Estelle Ellis

Damning allegations made against NPA and prosecutor after televangelist Timothy Omotoso’s acquittal

Maverick Citizen

Damning allegations made against NPA and prosecutor after televangelist Timothy Omotoso’s acquittal

By Estelle Ellis

Ramaphosa must act quickly on new TRC inquiry to shore up its credibility, say families of apartheid-era victims

South Africa

Ramaphosa must act quickly on new TRC inquiry to shore up its credibility, say families of apartheid-era victims

By Nonkululeko Njilo