21 August 2007
With reference to the statements attributed to Anton Ackermann SC in the
rapport of 19 August 2007, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) wishes to
place on record the following:
* In May 2004, Bulelani Ngcuka, the then National Director of Public
Prosecutions, declined to prosecute the African National Congress (ANC)
leadership in connection with the conflicts of the past. A press statement
confirming this was released on 15 May 2004.
* Since that press release the National Prosecuting Authority and in particular
Ackermann has not directed any further investigation into this matter.
* Subsequent to the media report by the Rapport on 19 August 2007, and on
request by the National Prosecuting Authority, the South African Police Service
(SAPS) provided a copy of letter purporting to be written by Ackermann on 26
June 2006, to the National Prosecuting Authority. The NPA regards this letter
as a forgery and has authorised an immediate investigation into the matter.
Contact person:
Tlali Tlali
Cell: 082 333 3880
Issued by: National Prosecuting Authority
21 August 2007
