The NPA's Directorate of Investigation has done an impressive job in the face of weakening constraints, the authors write. (Fani Mahunzi/Gallo Images)
While further progress is needed, the NPA continues to make significant progress in working with partners in the most difficult environments to tackle the complex and deep-rooted corruption scourge that plagues our country, it wrote. Shamila Batohi and Anton du Plessis.
Recent developments in the cases of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste and former parliament speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula add to the growing number of cases involving high-profile defendants in the public and private sectors, which the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) pursues its mission without fear or favour.
While more progress is needed, the NPA continues to make significant progress in tackling the complex and deep-rooted corruption scourge that plagues our country, working with partners in the most difficult environments.
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