SCA clears the way for NPA to appeal Omotoso acquittal

SCA clears the way for NPA to appeal Omotoso acquittal

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has secured a significant legal victory after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) granted it leave to appeal the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho. The ruling revives one of South Africa’s most high-profile gender-based violence cases. Omotoso and his co-accused were acquitted in April 2025 after spending nearly eight years in custody awaiting the conclusion of […]

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NPA condemns Malema over threats against state prosecutor

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has condemned remarks made by EFF leader, Julius Malema, against the State prosecutor in his firearm discharge case. Addressing supporters outside the KuGompo Magistrates' court after his sentencing, Malema took a jab at the prosecutor, saying he suffers from "short-man syndrome" and must be taught a lesson. Malema was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for the unlawful possession of a firearm, two years imprisonment for […]

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NPA to prosecute officials implicated in Life Esidimeni tragedy

Nearly a decade after the tragedy shocked the nation, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed it will prosecute individuals implicated in the deaths of mental healthcare patients during the Life Esidimeni transfer. The incident, which unfolded between 2015 and 2016, claimed the lives of at least 141 psychiatric patients who were moved from licensed facilities to unregistered and ill-equipped non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and hospitals. Speaking to eNCA, NPA spokesperson, […]

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