NPA hears the calls, but getting justice is difficult, Batohi says
More than R6bn recovered and 700 government officials behind bars, though no big state capture case
24 April 2024 - 18:59
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has over the past five years put 700 government officials behind bars, achieved an 88% conviction rate for complex commercial crimes and recovered more than R6bn stolen out of the country’s coffers.
This is according to NPA head Shamila Batohi, speaking at its annual media briefing in Pretoria on Wednesday...
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