'The new NDPP must be seen to be independent and untainted'

'The new NDPP must be seen to be independent and untainted' - Mandy Wiener

23 October 2018 5:55 PM

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed an advisory board to guide him in appointing the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).

The closing date for applications and nominations is November 2.

It's important that this position is seen to be independent and untainted.
— Mandy Wiener, Journalist and Author of 'Ministry of Crime'

We need a prosecutor that is seen to be completely with fear or favour.
— Mandy Wiener, Journalist and Author of 'Ministry of Crime'

The panel will be chaired by Energy Minister Jeff Radebe and panellists include Auditor-General Thembekile Kimi Makwetu; and Chairperson of the SA Human Rights Commission Advocate Bongani Majola.

This article first appeared on CapeTalk : 'The new NDPP must be seen to be independent and untainted' - Mandy Wiener

Written by: Zanele Zama

Ramaphosa sets the ball rolling for the appointment of new NDPP

15 October 2018 8:05 AM

Several legal entities and independent public institutions have been asked to help select possible candidates for the position.

[LISTEN] Should MPs be involved in the appointment of a new NDPP?

4 October 2018 8:54 PM

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ruled out Parliament playing a role in the appointment of a new NPA head.

FUL to keep a watchful eye on Dlamini saga to ensure a satisfactory conclusion

28 September 2018 8:03 AM

Judge Johann Kriegler says he hopes President Cyril Ramaphosa will appoint NPA head soon to make decisions on this matter.

'SIU investigation into the State Attorney will also look at structural flaws'

15 August 2018 11:08 AM

Justice Minister Michael Masutha gives details on the investigation by the SIU into the State Attorney's office.

ANC welcomes apppointment of Dr Silas Ramaite as acting NDPP

14 August 2018 9:14 PM

ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte says the party is most concerned with the stability of the NPA.

Huawei users in SA told not to panic over Android ban

20 May 2019 5:16 PM

Google is suspending its business relationship with Chinese smartphone manufacturer.

ANC national executive committee finalising top jobs list for Parliament

20 May 2019 4:40 PM

Former National Council of Provinces chairperson Thandi Modise is expected to be the next speaker of the National Assembly.

Standard Bank takes on Capitec Bank with low-fee account, gigabytes of free data

20 May 2019 2:54 PM

The account costs R4.95 per month; you get 1GB of free data. Swipe 4 times a month; you get 0.5GB of free data and R50 airtime.

[WATCH] Eusebius delivers emotional obituary for Kaizer Chiefs

20 May 2019 10:29 AM

The Glamour Boys lost the Nedbank Cup final to underdogs TS Galaxy on Saturday.

Jacob Zuma back in court today, lawyer plans isiZulu opening statement

20 May 2019 9:05 AM

Tiso Black Star specialist reporter Karyn Maughan discusses the former president's permanent stay of prosecution application.

'It is very clear that Ramaphosa is under attack from Magashule and others'

20 May 2019 7:39 AM

News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson says there is a definite fight back from the ANC secretary-general against the president.

Schwarzenegger urges public not to give Sandton 'fan' the attention he craves

20 May 2019 5:41 AM

A video of a young man kicking actor and former US governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the back on Saturday in Joburg went viral.

How to save and buy an island (you need only R2000 per month)

17 May 2019 11:50 AM

Saving money on boring stuff such as a car can allow you to do really outrageous and courageous stuff, says Sam Beckbessinger.

The Money Show withBruce Whitfield