South Africa’s justice system is under the spotlight this week as the advisory panel tasked with appointing the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) begins interviews with six shortlisted candidates. The NDPP, who leads the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), plays a central role in ensuring the independence and effectiveness of the country’s prosecution services,… Continue reading Justice Minister Rejects DA’s Attempt to Halt NDPP Process
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Ramaphosa Orders Probe Into Advocate Andrew Chauke’s Fitness to Lead NPA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally established an inquiry to determine the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to continue serving as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The announcement, made on Monday, follows Chauke’s suspension in July this year, after a cloud of allegations surrounding his conduct threatened to undermine confidence in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).… Continue reading Ramaphosa Orders Probe Into Advocate Andrew Chauke’s Fitness to Lead NPA
Police are Probing the Killing of Eastern Cape Prosecutor in Bityi
The SAPS in the Eastern Cape has kicked off an investigation to nab the killers of Elona Sombulula, a young District Court prosecutor who was based in the Ngcobo Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday night. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Sombulula (30) joined the NPA through the aspirant prosecutor program in 2022 and he… Continue reading Police are Probing the Killing of Eastern Cape Prosecutor in Bityi