13 November 2006
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is seriously concerned about
yesterday's Sunday Times report in which the broadsheet alleged that the
Directorate of Special Operations (DSO, Scorpions) was in possession of a diary
linking National Police Commissioner, Mr Jackie Selebi, to one Glen
Agliotti.
The NPA is of the view that the report was written in a dishonest way, which
sought to create the impression that the information in the article was derived
from the DSO or that the DSO had confirmed the contents of any document in its
possession.
In the circumstances the Sunday Times had to reveal the source of the
alleged contents of the said diary in order to give its readers a correct and
balanced account of events.
The NPA dissociates itself and the DSO from the misleading report. We did
not give the Sunday Times access to any information or material in the NPA's
possession arising from the searches or any other operation in this matter.
Such action would go against the NPA's policies and regulations.
Judge Squires' remarks on the "Generally corrupt relationship" phrase
The NPA has also noted weekend media reports suggesting that retired
KwaZulu-Natal Judge Hilary Squires has said that he never made mention of the
phrase "generally corrupt relationship" in his judgment when describing the
relationship between convicted businessman Schabir Shaik and African National
Congress (ANC) Deputy President Jacob Zuma.
As far as the NPA is concerned, Judge Squires' comments have no legal
implications for any former, current or future criminal matters whatsoever. The
Supreme Court of Appeal's 6 November 2006 pronouncement is the final authority
on this matter. Any future NPA decision in this regard will be guided by the
decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA).
For further information, please contact:
Makhosini Nkosi
NPA Spokesperson
Issued by: National Prosecuting Authority
13 November 2006
Source: National Prosecuting Authority (http://www.npa.gov.za)
