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No need to restructure special units, says Pikoli
Former prosecutions boss Vusi Pikoli has no desire to "rule from the grave", but is concerned about developments at the NPA.
Menzi Simelane
Zuma halts NPA changes
In a major public rebuke, President Jacob Zuma has told his prosecutions boss, Menzi Simelane, to stop his controversial restructuring of the NPA.
DA: Simelane forced to backtrack
NPA boss Menzi Simelane has been forced to climb down after he restructured the Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit, the DA said on Thursday.
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Nel taken off Agliotti case
Simelane removes top prosecutor from key probes, citing the ‘interests of justice’.
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Menzi guts the NPA
Menzi Simelane, the national director of public prosecutions, has "totally dismantled" the successful Specialised Commercial Crime Unit.
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Radebe halts NPA remake
Prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane ordered to stop "restructuring" the National Prosecuting Authority immediately by Justice Minister Jeff Radebe.
Radebe unaware of Simelane’s NPA plans
Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has claimed he was in the dark on prosecutions chief Menzi Simelane’s controversial plans to restructure the NPA.
Simelane: There’s no political interference in prosecutions
There is no political interference in the prosecutorial proceeding of any case in the country, says prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane.
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Simelane backs down on prosecutor demotions
Three senior prosecutors who were set to move to lower courts will return to their offices on Tuesday, it was reported on Monday.
A basis for suspicion, Menzi
NDPP claims that submissions received from Hlongwane clearly show that funds were paid to him pursuant to a consultancy agreement wiith BAE Systems.
Fresh evidence of arms payoffs
Unexplained deposits in Joe Modise’s bank account add to the mounting questions about the arms deal.
Axe falls on arms probe
Prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane is facing an internal revolt after he pulled the plug — perhaps finally — on investigations into the arms deal.
Former spy boss asks Simelane to drop his case
Prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane is weighing representations by former crime intelligence boss Mulangi Mphego on charges against Mphego.
Simelane ‘can’t lead, spell or manage’
Not only does South Africa’s new prosecutions chief have problems with spelling, he is also a bad manager.
Simelane’s ‘shoddy’ CV under scrutiny
Menzi Simelane’s CV — President Jacob Zuma’s only point of reference in appointing him NPA head — was "shoddy", the DA said on Tuesday.
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Prosecuting authority tightens media policy
New National Director of Public Prosecutions Menzi Simelane has forbidden prosecutors to speak to the media without prior authorisation.
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SA going Zim route, warns DA — again
President Jacob Zuma’s view on the NPA demonstrates a lack of constitutional understanding, said DA leader Helen Zille on Monday.
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Zuma: Govt is NPA’s boss
The NPA must report to the government because some of its decisions have ”implications”, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday.
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Simelane’s suspect judgement
Controversial new prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane’s questionable past in the Justice Department continues to haunt him.
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Zille: Simelane not fit to hold office
The DA filed papers in the High Court on Friday opposing the appointment of Menzi Simelane as the national director of public prosecutions.
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Simelane scoffs at ‘armchair critics’
Menzi Simelane has scoffed at ”armchair critics” opposed to transformation, in his first reaction to the controversy surrounding his appointment.
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Tutu: Simelane appointment an ‘aberration’
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu on Monday called on President Jacob Zuma to reverse the appointment of national prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane.
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The case against Simelane
General Bar Council appoints three silks to probe the new NPA head’s fitness for office.
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Govt backs new NPA chief Simelane
Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has disregarded a recommendation that Menzi Simelane should face a disciplinary hearing.
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Move to disbar Simelane
Less than a week after his appointment, the Pretoria Bar council will hear an application why prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane should be disbarred.
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Simelane appointment ‘unlawful’
Menzi Simelane’s appointment as head of the NPA shows an ”utter disregard for the Constitution and the law”, said expert Pierre de Vos.
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Menzi Simelane: An inappropriate choice?
It’s a done deal. Former justice director general Menzi Simelane has been appointed national director of public prosecutions.
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Opposition upset over new NPA head
Opposition parties expressed reservations on Wednesday about the appointment of Menzi Simelane as National Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Menzi Simelane to head up NPA
Former justice director general Menzi Simelane has been appointed national director of public prosecutions with effect from December 1.
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Simelane: ‘I’m here for the party’
The appointment of the new deputy prosecutions boss has caused concern in the NPA.
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Simelane’s sideways shuffle
Mokotedi Mpshe’s chances of staying on as NPA boss have been boosted by the appointment of Menzi Simelane as his deputy.
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State backs apartheid victims’ case
Apartheid victims suing international companies for “aiding and abetting” will consider turning down an out-of-court settlement.
