NPA to prosecute Mbalula for crimen injuria: AfriForum
AfriForum says its has succeeded in convincing the NPA to prosecute ANC SG Mbalula.
AfriForum, a South African legal rights organization, has announced that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will prosecute ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula for crimen injuria. This decision stems from Mbalula's allegations in April last year, where he falsely accused a former Eastern Cape school principal of child rape.
The incident occurred in connection with allegations at Bergview College in Matatiele. Initially, the NPA declined to prosecute anyone due to insufficient evidence of rape or sexual assault. However, AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit successfully persuaded the NPA to take action. Gerrie Nel, the head of AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unity, emphasized that this decision sends a message that no one is above the law.
They believe that the prosecutor, Advocate Chauke, decided without fear or favor, rejecting what they considered an irrational and selective prosecution. The decision to charge Mbalula with crimen injuria will be heard in the Johannesburg regional court.
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