Democratic Alliance (DA) Chief Whip John Steenhuisen has expressed regret after a motion to debate the alleged politicisation of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has been declined. The DA submitted its proposed motion to Speaker Baleka Mbete. It comes after allegations that the NPA has become a political tool following[…]
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Tuesday told National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams that he would not be taking up his invite to make representations by 17:00. Instead he invited Abrahams to withdraw the charges against him, in relation to an early retirement payout granted to former SARS deputy commissioner[…]
The showdown between South African President Jacob Zuma and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan over control of the nation’s finances appears to be reaching its endgame, after prosecutors summoned the minister to appear in court next month on fraud charges. While Zuma, 74, reaffirmed his support for Gordhan on Tuesday, opposition[…]
ANC heavyweights including former president , veteran Ahmed Kathrada, tourism minister Derek Hanekom and former speaker, Max Sisulu will be present to lend their support to Pravin Gordhan when he appears in court on fraud charges in November. The National Prosecuting Authority has announced that is pursuing fraud charges against[…]
As the focus within South Africa has largely been directed toward the on-going #FeesMustFall protests, chaos within National Treasury appears to have taken a backseat. Over the past few months, embattled finance minister, Pravin Gordhan has been fanning flames of his alleged contravention of the National Strategic Intelligence Act and[…]
There is still hope for President Jacob Zuma when it comes to the DA’s court case to have the decision to drop corruption charges against him overturned. On Friday, the DA announced that the Constitutional Court had dismissed an application by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for leave to appeal[…]
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says there is a misconception that prosecutors are finding it difficult to deal with corruption cases involving politicians. The institution is holding a three-day anti-corruption training session at its head offices in Pretoria. Prosecutors from various African countries as well as the Hawks and Corruption[…]
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) could charge Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and three former SA Revenue Services officials this week, the City Pressreported on Sunday. According to the publication, the Hawks had concluded its investigations into corruption, fraud and illegal spying against Gordhan, former Sars commissioners Ivan Pillay and Oupa Magashula,[…]
The bail application of the Thulsie brothers, Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee is expected to start in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The twins are charged with contravening the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act. Last week National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Louw told journalists outside[…]
The 20-year jail term handed down to convicted fraudster Johannes van Staden on Friday was welcomed by both the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Regional NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said they were “delighted” by the Western Cape High Court’s ruling. Van Staden, 54, was sentenced for conducting a[…]
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