South Africa===National Prosecuting Authority

The South Africa===National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is investigating threats against its officials and the South Africa===Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) related to frozen funds. The NPA's National Director of Public Prosecutions, Andy Mothibi, has condemned these threats, viewing them as an unlawful attempt to interfere with their work and an attack on the rule of law. The NPA is appealing a court decision to release the frozen funds.

The South Africa===National Prosecuting Authority has condemned threats made against a state prosecutor involved in the trial of Julius Malema. This incident highlights the dangers faced by its members, especially given the recent killings of three prosecutors in the Eastern Cape.

The South Africa===National Prosecuting Authority successfully prosecuted Alwena Smith, securing a conviction and a seven-year direct imprisonment sentence for her fraudulent activities. They welcomed the sentence as a deterrent against similar misconduct.

The South Africa===National Prosecuting Authority is instrumental in pursuing and convicting poaching criminals, contributing to the legal repercussions against rhino-related crimes.

The South Africa===National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is actively prosecuting Johannes Prince Mkhabela and his co-accused, demonstrating its commitment to combating corruption.