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Resigning himself: SAA chief executive Vuyani Jarana had to answer to the airline’s board about its poor performance and outstanding financials. (Elizabeth Sejake/Gallo Images/Rapport)

SAA, Jarana impasse turns nasty with probe into leaked resignation letter

The resigned SAA CEO is now under investigation over the leaking of his resignation letter to the media

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions Vusi Pikoli says the new process “gives everybody an opportunity to apply for the post if one believes that he or she should be considered for the position”. (Paul Botes/M&G)

NDPP appointment process a step in the right direction — Pikoli

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions Vusi Pikoli has described the process as a step in the right direction because it is transparent

Mandla Makupula, late MEC of Education, Eastern Cape

How Timol’s family fought to be heard

Post-1994 political meddling, lack of will and lost evidence have stymied apartheid-era prosecutions

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions Vusi Pikoli says the new process “gives everybody an opportunity to apply for the post if one believes that he or she should be considered for the position”. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Slim chance of success in NPA’s decision to appeal – Pikoli

Former NPA head Vusi Pikoli said the NPA’s appeal against a court ruling that corruption charges be reinstated against Zuma will likely fail.

Thabo Mbeki tried to prohibit or delay the arrest of former police boss Jackie Selebi.

Mbeki guilty of misinterpreting the law

The former president’s excuse of "national security" for interfering in the prosecution of Jackie Selebi is a misinterpretation of the law.

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions Vusi Pikoli says the new process “gives everybody an opportunity to apply for the post if one believes that he or she should be considered for the position”. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Compromised cadres cripple NPA directors

Two news stories highlight ongoing political meddling that subverts the rule of law.

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Dysfunctional NPA does not serve justice

It is vitally important to liberate the prosecuting authority from any form of political interference.

Public sector unions said they had allowed the facilitation as a gesture of good faith following the appointment of new Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo

Zuma to proceed with Nxasana probe

President Jacob Zuma is going ahead with a probe into National Director of Public Prosecutions Mxolisi Nxasana’s fitness to hold office.

Vusi Pikoli testifies at the Ginwala commission. He describes the state of the NPA as ‘shameful’ in his autobiography.

NPA probe should assess whether Zuma is to blame for the mess

The National Prosecuting Authority is too important to be captured by a faction. A transparent, comprehensive inquiry is now essential.

National Director of Public Prosecutions Mxolisi Nxasana.

Editorial: End this dirty war, the NPA is broken

What makes it so treacherous for those seeking to cut through the NPA murk is that Mxolisi Nxasana cannot be considered a straightforward victim.

Khayelitsha inquiry concludes with final arguments

Public hearings of the Khayelitsha commission of inquiry have concluded, with the Social Justice Coalition asking to find the police inefficient.

Bulelani Ngcuka

Public prosecutions: The poisoned-chalice job

Past national directors of public prosecutions have struggled to remain untainted by political machinations.

Cop testifies Khayelitsha mob killings were ‘sporadic’

Former Harare police station commander Gert Nel says mob killings in the precinct were mostly sporadic and "spur of the moment incidents".

Khayelitsha cop seeks more patrol officers

A senior officer has told the Khayelitsha commission there is a serious shortage of uniformed officers and detectives in the area.

Achmat calls for police apology at Khayelitsha commission

Activist Zackie Achmat says a public pledge by the police would go a long way to mending their relationship with the Khayelitsha community.

Gang vigilantism has plagued the Social Justice Coalition

Khayelitsha commission: Bishop pleads for visible policing

The first witnesses have been called at the Khayelitsha commission of inquiry, one of which has called for an increase in police visibility.

Commissioners Vusi Pikol and Kate O’Regan have spent two days on in loco inspections.

Khayelitsha commission shown ‘field of death’

The Khayelitsha commission of inquiry has continued its in loco inspections, with walks to several crime hotspots in the community.

Vusi Pikoli and Kate O’Regan do an in-loco inspection of the police station for the Khayelitsha commission of inquiry.

Khayelitsha commission kicks off with inspections

The Khayelitsha commission of inquiry into policing has begun with an in loco inspection of the police station.

Kate O’Regan and Vusi Pikoli chair the commission of inquiry into policing in Khayelitsha.

Khayelitsha policing inquiry ready to get going

The commission of inquiry into policing in Khayelitsha kicks off this week with a preliminary sitting before the public hearings begin in January.

Vusi Pikoli.

Pikoli ‘was unaware of complaint’

The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution has filed a complaint against the auditing firm SizweNtsalubaGobodo.