September 15, 2025
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Amendment Bill
The bill was tabled in parliament in 2023 as part of the implementation of recommendations from the Zondo Commission inquiry into state capture, to enhance the independence of the NPA through the IDAC, including operational capacity and ability to prosecute high-profile corruption cases. In May 2024, the president signed the bill into law (National Prosecuting…
read more >>Private sector skills transfer
The NPA hires experts from the private sector, particularly in cases requiring specialised skills or when dealing with complex investigations. This is permitted under Section 38 of the National Prosecuting Authority Act and is seen as a way to enhance the NPA’s capacity, especially in areas like financial crime and state capture cases. NPA units…
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