All charges against suspended Police Commissioner Masemola withdrawn
NPA says adherence to rules is vital to maintaining the integrity and credibility of prosecution.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has officially withdrawn all criminal charges against suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago revealed this decision shortly after Pretoria Magistrates’ Court made the formal withdrawal on Tuesday morning. Kganyago emphasized the importance of adhering to proper rules and regulations to maintain the integrity and credibility of prosecutorial processes.
The NPA ordered the withdrawal after its head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, reviewed the case and found no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution on the PFMA charges. Mothibi intervened due to detected irregularities and procedural lapses in the case. The NPA's prosecution policy requires prima facie evidence for a successful prosecution, which prompted Mothibi's intervention.
Kganyago explained that Mothibi then put together a plan to reassess the case, ultimately leading to this decision.
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