NPA announces its reopening the inquest into Steve Biko’s death
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will reopen the Steve Biko inquest, nearly five decades after the anti-apartheid leader’s death in police custody.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will reopen the Steve Biko inquest, nearly five decades after the anti-apartheid leader’s death in police custody.
The NPA has announced it will appeal Timothy Omotoso’s acquittal in a sex trafficking case, a move that could impact his pending deportation over immigration violations.
The Justice Minister has called for a full report after the court cleared Timothy Omotoso of rape and human trafficking, while the NPA confirms he will be deported.
A recently published report into the handling of TRC prosecutions found evidence of political interference between 2003 and 2017.
Senokoatsane emphasised that the break-in would not discourage the NPA from doing its work.
The NPA pointed the finger at SAPS as the recepients of Steinhoff’s funding.
Steinhoff giving the Hawks R30 million to fund an investigation into the retailer’s scandalous fraud case is not a direct conflict of interest, according to the NPA.
The NPA gets beefed up with four top-level appointments.