16 December 2007
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has taken a decision in the
Scorpions' investigation involving the National Police Commissioner Jackie
Selebi. This comes after putting in place a review process initiated by the
acting National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Mokotedi Mpshe
into the said investigation. The review panel submitted a report containing its
findings and/or recommendations to the acting NDPP. After studying the report,
Advocate Mpshe has made a decision in the matter.
The acting NDPP prepared and submitted a report regarding his decision to
the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at the conclusion of the
review process. As the Justice Minster is the political head of the ministry
which the NPA is part of, there is a legislative requisite to keep the minister
informed on matters relating to the business of the NPA. This investigation is
no exception. Once the Minister is properly and sufficiently familiar with the
contents of the report, the decision will be made known.
The NPA would like to plead with everyone to exercise patience as this
process is soon to be concluded.
Enquiries:
Mr Tlali Tlali
NPA Spokesperson
Cell: 082 3333 880
Issued by: National Prosecuting Authority
16 December 2007
