{"id":241000,"date":"2022-10-25T09:38:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T07:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/npa-commits-to-continue-implementing-state-capture-report-recommendations\/"},"modified":"2022-10-25T09:38:39","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T07:38:39","slug":"npa-commits-to-continue-implementing-state-capture-report-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/npa-commits-to-continue-implementing-state-capture-report-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"NPA commits to continue implementing State Capture Report recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is ready to \u201csupport and implement\u201d the measures set out by President Cyril Ramaphosa when he laid out government\u2019s plans on the recommendations of the State Capture Commission.<\/p>\n

The President announced, among others, that the Investigating Directorate (ID) of the NPA would now become a permanent fixture, legislative measures will be implemented to address the independence of the NPA and that the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) will now be appointed in a more consultative, open and transparent manner.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the NPA welcomed the announcements.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are confident that the\u2026measures, including the review of the Protected Disclosures Act and Witness Protection Act to improve the protection of whistle blowers, will contribute towards accountability and justice, and preventing a recurrence of state capture by maintaining appropriate executive oversight, by insulating the NPA from undue political interference, by enhancing its independence, and enabling the NPA to carry out its mandate without fear, favour or prejudice as constitutionally required to do. In line with its constitutional mandate,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

On the decision of the establishment of a permanent ID, the NPA said this is crucial to having \u201cprosecution led\u201d investigations.<\/p>\n

\u201c[The] decision to establish the ID as a permanent entity within the NPA, and to strengthen its capabilities with the provision of the requisite criminal investigatory powers, will enable the ID to adopt a fully-fledged multi-disciplinary, prosecution-led investigation model.<\/p>\n

\u201cA permanent and empowered ID, with full investigative powers and the appropriate budget, will also allow the ID to recruit and retain the quality and breadth of the required specialised expertise, and to build this expertise given the long-term nature of some of the cases,\u201d the NPA said.<\/p>\n

The prosecutorial body also welcomed the move to bring greater transparency to the selection of the NDPP.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are making important strides in future-proofing the NPA. The commitment to introduce greater transparency and public consultation in the selection and appointment of the National Director of Public Prosecutions, is in line with international best practice and will strengthen the independence of the NPA.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also welcome the commitment to settle the issues relating to the NPA\u2019s financial and administrative independence. An NPA enjoying both de facto and de jure independence will serve as a bulwark for an invigorated and permanent ID with its own investigative capacity,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The NPA vowed to continue working with communities to fight crime while also \u201cjealously guarding\u201d its independence.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Fighting] crime and corruption in particular requires a community coming together and working collectively. As part of its bold and innovative endeavours, the NPA is partnering with various sectors, including business to strengthen its capabilities and capacities to be more effective and efficient.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe independence of the NPA will be jealously protected, and processes and systems have been put in place to ensure this,\u201d the prosecutions body said. \u2013 SAnews.gov.za<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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