{
  "id": 19593815,
  "title": "NPA steps in after harassment allegations involving senior advocate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/npa-steps-in-after-harassment-allegations-involving-senior-advocate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T03:21:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/npa-steps-in-after-harassment-allegations-involving-senior-advocate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has become involved in a harassment case involving senior advocate Garth Hulley SC, following allegations of persistent harassment, unwanted advances, and threats of sexual violence against a complainant. The NPA's Sexual Offences and Community Affairs (Soca) Unit has granted an interim protection order against Hulley SC under the Protection from Harassment Act. The matter is currently under investigation by the South African Police Service (Saps), and the NPA's DPP in Johannesburg is assessing the situation. The Soca Unit is also working with People Opposing Women Abuse (Powa) to provide victim-support services tailored to the complainant's needs. The NPA emphasizes its commitment to supporting victims of gender-based violence and harassment, stating that it deals with all matters without fear, favor, or prejudice, guided by fairness, impartiality, and the pursuit of justice. This intervention comes ahead of the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}