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The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act No. 108 of 1996), created a single National Prosecution Authority (NPA), which is governed by the National Prosecuting Authority Act (Act No. 32 of 1998). The Constitution, read with this Act, provides the NPA with the power to institute criminal proceedings on behalf of the State, to carry out any necessary functions incidental to institution of criminal proceedings and to discontinue criminal proceedings. The NPA is accountable to Parliament, while the final responsibility over the prosecuting authority lies with the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.

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Structure[edit]

On a national level, the NPA is headed by the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). The NDPP is appointed by the President of South Africa for a term of 10 years.[1][2]

The NDPP is supported by a chief executive officer, a position which was filled by Marion Sparg from 2000 to 2007, and by four Deputy National Directors. Every seat of the High Court of South Africa is served by a Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who acts as the prosecution authority for such Court's jurisdictional area. Further support comes from Special Directors and Investigating Directors.

Business units[edit]

The NPA comprises various core business units:

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  • The National Prosecution Service (NPS) is composed of the various DPP offices (and their subordinates) and are responsible for the day to day criminal prosecutions. State Advocates (attached to the office of the DPP) prosecute matters in the Superior Courts, whilst Public Prosecutors (attached to various Magistrate's Courts), prosecute matters in the Lower Courts.
  • The Directorate of Special Operations (DSO or Scorpions) was launched on 1 September 1999 to combat organised crime in South Africa. The DSO was later disbanded in July 2009 and the investigative capacity transferred to the South African Police Service.
  • The Investigations Directorate, dubbed the 'New Scorpions', was created in 2019.[3]
  • The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) was established in May 1999, to give effect to certain provisions in the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Act 121 of 1998) allowing for the criminal or civil seizure (and subsequent forfeiture to the State) of assets belonging to perpetrators of crime. Once forfeited, these assets are realised and are utilised to compensate the victims of crime and/or are ploughed back into law enforcement.
  • Sexual Offences and Community Affairs (SOCA) was established in October 1999 to combat gender-based violence against women and children. The Unit comprises the Sexual Offences Section; the Domestic Violence Section; the Maintenance Section; and the Child Justice Section.
  • The Specialised Commercial Crime Unit (SCCU) was established to prosecute serious economic offences such as fraud.
  • The Witness Protection Unit (WPU) supports vulnerable and intimidated witnesses and related persons during judicial proceedings. The unit also provides assistance and co-operation to other countries, Tribunals and Special Courts, in the field of Witness Protection. The functions and duties of the WPU are classified 'SECRET' in terms of the Witness Protection Act.
  • The Priority Crimes Litigation Unit (PCLU) was created by Presidential proclamation on 23 March 2003 and mandated to direct investigations and prosecutions for crimes arising from to the Rome Statute, crimes against the State including national and international terrorism, matters emanating from the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) process and contraventions of The Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act (Act No 15 of 1998), the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act (Act No 87 of 1993), The National Conventional Arms Control Act (Act No 41 of 2002), The Nuclear Energy Act (Act No 46 of 1999) and The Intelligence Services Act (Act No 65 of 2002).
  • The Integrity Management Unit (IMU) is tasked to monitor and maintain the NPA's integrity and to have oversight of the reactive systems and processes where there has been a compromise of the organisation’s integrity.
  • Corporate Services (CS) provides corporate service support to multiple business partners within the NPA.

Leadership[edit]

Controversial extraordinary changes in NPA leadership have been attributed to political interference.[1][2][4][5][6] In June 2014 former NPA prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach, a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Shadow Minister of Justice,[7][8] called for an end to ongoing political interference that has compromised the integrity of the NPA.[9][10]

The first NDPP, Bulelani Ngcuka, was appointed in 1998 and resigned in 2004.[6]

Ngcuka was succeeded by Vusi Pikoli (2005–2007). On 27 September 2007 the South African Broadcasting Corporation reported that the NPA had issued a warrant for the arrest of the head of the South African Police and Interpol, Jackie Selebi.[11][12] Shortly afterwards, President Mbeki suspended NPA Head Vusi Pikoli, allegedly because of 'an irretrievable breakdown' in the relationship between Pikoli and Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla, amid widespread suspicion that President Mbeki had suspended Pikoli as part of a bid to shield Police Commissioner Selebi,[13][14] Human Sciences Research Council political commentator Adam Habib said:[15] Selebi was nonetheless successfully prosecuted and sentenced to prison.[16] Following Pikoli’s suspension, President Mbeki established a Commission of Enquiry headed by Dr Frene Ginwala (Ginwala Commission) in terms of section 12(6) of the National Prosecuting Act 32 of 1998 to determine the fitness of Pikoli to hold office of National Director. The Ginwala Commission made a number of recommendations including that “Pikoli should be restored to his position and be sensitized to the broader responsibilities of his office and in particular to enhance his understanding of the security environment in which that office should function”.[17] Despite the Ginwala Commission’s recommendations, Advocate Pikoli was removed from office by President Kgalema Motlanthe on 8 December 2008.[18] Motlanthe was later prevented by the judiciary in Pikoli v President and Others[19] from appointing a permanent NDPP until the legalities regarding the removal of Pikoli had been sorted in the courts.[20]

Pikoli was succeeded by Mokotedi Mpshe (acting NDPP),[21][22]Menzi Simelane (2009–2012), Nomgcobo Jiba (acting NDPP),[21] and Mxolisi Nxasana appointed with effect from 1 October 2013.[1][6][23]

On 5 July 2014, President Zuma announced an inquiry to determine whether Nxasana was fit to hold office in terms of section 12(6)(a)(iv) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act, 1998.[2][6][24] On 11 May 2015, the inquiry was terminated, but on 31 May 2015 it was announced that Nxasana was stepping down.[25][26] He was paid out the value of the remainder of his 10-year-contract amounting to R17 million.[27]

On 18 June 2015, Zuma appointed Shaun Abrahams as NDPP.[28] In August 2018, the Constitutional Court set aside the termination of Nxasana's appointment as NDPP, effectively making Abrahams' appointment invalid, and directed President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint a new NDPP within 90 days.[29] Ramaphosa appointed Advocate Shamila Batohi as NDPP in December 2018.[30]

List of Directors[edit]

  1. Bulelani Ngcuka (1998 -2004)
  2. Vusi Pikoli (2005–2007)
  3. Mokotedi Mpshe (acting NDPP)
  4. Menzi Simelane (2009–2012)
  5. Nomgcobo Jiba (acting NDPP)
  6. Mxolisi Nxasana (1 October 2013 - 11 May 2015)
  7. Shaun Abrahams (18 June 2015 - 13 August 2018)
  8. Silas Ramaite (acting NDPP)
  9. Shamila Batohi (1 February 2019 – present)

References[edit]

  1. ^ abcMhango, Mtende (13 July 2014). 'Don't touch independence of NPA'. Sunday Independent. Archived from the original on 20 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  2. ^ abcdu Plessis, Charl (6 July 2014). 'Nxasana's head is on the block'. City Press. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014.
  3. ^'NPA to get directorate dealing with serious corruption'. eNCA. 7 February 2019.
  4. ^'Interference by political bosses is the NPA's undoing'. The Times. 29 May 2013. Archived from the original on 7 May 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  5. ^'Political interference blamed for NPA's woes'. SABC News. 26 June 2014. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  6. ^ abcdBailey, Candice (6 July 2014). 'Nxasana drinks from poisoned chalice'. Sunday Independent. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014.
  7. ^Ferreira, Emsie (21 May 2014). 'Glynnis Breytenbach sworn in as MP'. IOL. SAPA. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  8. ^'DA announces 'shadow cabinet''. Times LIVE. SAPA. 5 June 2014. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  9. ^'DA calls for MPs to investigate NPA head'. Mail & Guardian. SAPA. 11 June 2014. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  10. ^Breytenbach, Glynnis (15 July 2014). 'The NPA's reputation is in tatters (Speech by the DA's Shadow Minister of Justice, Glynnis Breytenbach MP during the budget vote debate on Justice, Parliament, July 15, 2014)'. Politicsweb. Archived from the original on 20 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  11. ^News24 (28 September 2007). ''Deafening' silence on Selebi'. News24. Archived from the original on 3 December 2007. Retrieved 3 October 2007.
  12. ^BBC News (27 September 2007). 'SA's top policeman 'not arrested''. BBC News. Retrieved 27 September 2007.
  13. ^'The desperate bid to shield Selebi'. Mail & Guardian. 5 October 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2008.
  14. ^Jonathan Clayton (27 September 2007). 'Heads roll in bitter ANC turf war'. The Times. Retrieved 11 January 2008.
  15. ^'Rumours swirl over Pikoli's suspension'. Mail & Guardian. 30 September 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2008.
  16. ^For a discussion of the reasons for Pikoli's suspension, see Report of the Enquiry into the Fitness of Advocate VP Pikoli to Hold the Office of the National Director (2008); and Mtendeweka Mhango, Constitutional Eighteenth Amendment Bill: An Unnecessary Amendment to the South African Constitution? 35(1) Statute Law Rev 19-34 (2014).
  17. ^Ibid at 212-214; Mhango above.
  18. ^Mhango above at 20
  19. ^Pikoli v President and Others [2009] ZAGPPHC 99; 2010 (1) SA 400 (interdicting President Motlanthe from making a permanent NDPP before the legal proceedings regarding the legality of the removal of Pikoli were decided).
  20. ^Mhango at 20
  21. ^ abShamase, Nelly (6 January 2012). 'Fall from grace does not harm Jiba's climb in NPA'. Mail & Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  22. ^'Spy tapes: Mpshe ignored recommendations'. IOL. SAPA. 30 August 2013. Archived from the original on 20 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  23. ^Hartley, Wyndham (30 August 2013). 'Zuma names new heads for NPA, Special Investigating Unit'. Business Day. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  24. ^'Zuma announces inquiry into NPA boss Nxasana'. Mail & Guardian. 5 July 2014. Archived from the original on 8 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  25. ^Reporter, Jenni Evans and Staff. 'Zuma shuts down inquiry into NPA boss Mxolisi Nxasana'. The M&G Online.
  26. ^Rahlaga, Masego. 'Mxolisi Nxasana steps down'. ewn.co.za.
  27. ^Bateman, Barry. 'Nxasana was paid over R17m after resigning'. ewn.co.za.
  28. ^'Shaun Abrahams appointed as National Director of Public Prosecutions'. eNCA.
  29. ^'The ConCourt's Abrahams judgment: 10 things you need to know'. News24. 13 August 2018.
  30. ^Pather, Ra'eesa (4 December 2018). 'The first woman NDPP: Shamila Batohi is the new NPA boss'. MG Online.

External links[edit]

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The NPA Region is made up of five indigenous communities. There are three aboriginal communities; Injinoo, Umagico and new Mapoon, and two Saibai Islander communities; Seisia and Bamaga.

Injinoo

The first established settlement in the NPA region was that of five semi-nomadic tribes, who came together in peace to settle Injinoo at the mouth of Cowal Creek (meaning Small River). These clans were the Anggamuthi, Atambaya, Wuthathi, Yadaigana and Gudang clans. Their decendants, the people of Injinoo, are the traditional owners of the land.

The people of Injinoo still practise traditional hunting rights and cultural ceremonies, including traditional dance, song and cooking.

To maintain proper management of the land and it's resources, elected community members form the Aputhama Lands Trust board. They work closely with the NPA Rangers, based in Injinoo, to manage traditionally owned land.

Umagico

Formed by one of Injinoo’s founding families, the Williams, who wanted to live seperate to the community, George Williams was at the time working for cattle baron Frank Jardine. M Jardine provided the Williams family with a home and land, with permission from the traditional owners, the people of Injinoo.

When the people of Lockhart River were forced from their own land, they were given permission by the traditional owners, the Williams and the Jardines to settle at the homestead in Umagico. The community’s name means ‘Black headed python place’.

Bamaga

When the people of Saibai Island began to fear for their future supplies of fresh water, a few families decided to relocate to the mainland. Saibai Island is a small Island (approximately 6km-20km) built up from alluvial soils washed from the river systems of neighbouring islands of Papua New Guinea, only 5km North. The island is prone to flooding, often contaminating fresh water supplies with storm surges.

In 1948, a government reservation was created for the people of Saibai Island wishing to migrate to the mainland. The Injinoo people granted permission for them to settle in their area now known as Mutee Heads, as construction of the Bamaga township was underway. By 1954, the majority of construction was completed and more Saibai Islander families moved to the mainland to settle in Bamaga. The community was named after it’s founder, Bamaga Ginau and is now the administrative hub of the NPA, as it is in the center of the five communities.

New Mapoon

The people of Mapoon (now known as Old Mapoon), were forcibly removed from their homes and mission housing in the 1960s, to allow for Bauxite mining to commence in the area. Some went south to resettle near Cairns, some moved North to a resettlement in the NPA, named New Mapoon. Though they are traditionally a peoples from the coast, the settlement was chosen as appropriate due to the fresh water spring located at the back of the community. Indeed, the area was traditionally named after ‘Mandingnou’, meaning ‘Place of spring’.

The people of Mapoon still have very strong ties to their homeland, and some have moved back to resettle in the area of their original community. They still practice culture through telling the stories of their ancestors and homelands through art, song and dance.

The NPA Arts Centre is based in New Mapoon, a centre open to the community, to support all forms of indigenouns Australian art.

Seisia

The final community to be settled in the NPA is Seisia, another settlement of Saibai Islander people. The island people preferred to live by the sea, so as more families followed in pursuit of fresh water and land, they resettled at the site of the old Red Island Wharf. The name Seisia is made up from the first letter of each of the brothers Sagaukauz, Elu, Ibuai, Sunai, Isua and Aken, the founding brothers of the community. Seisia wharf provides the region with shipping and ferry services, as wel as being a popular local fishing spot.

Surrounding areas

Though most of the NPA's population reside in the five communities, the area is rich in indigenous and white settler history. Most families also have local campsites bordering the beaches, where they can fish and hunt. We ask that you please be respectful of these areas, as they are not open to general camping.

Pajinka

More commonly referred to as 'the tip', mainland Australia's most Northern point is only 35km North of Bamaga community, accessible by dirt roads. There is still the remains of the once five star Pajinka Eco Lodge that can be found at the base of the tip. Pajinka lies on the coast, bordered by the beautiful white sand of Franjipani Beach.

View of Pajinka, from the tip

Somerset

Around 1864 the settlement of Somerset was established by Sir George Bowen who appointed Mr John Jardine as Government resident. The site was chosen to be the shipping hub of the Cape, but due to strong currents through Albany Passage, the central hub was moved to Thursday island.

During the 1860's, a hospital was built at Somerset on top of a hill, where the patients could benefit from the fresh sea breezes. Serviced by nuns, the hospital treated leprosy, tuberculosis, common injury and illness as well as seamen suffering from tropical infections or disease. It is told that one seaman who was treated as a patient was carried kilometers away, to be burried in the scrub away from the settlement, for fear of catching his illness.

The Jardine family homestead was located on top of a neighbouring hill overlooking Somerset, where the Jardine cannons can still be found. Due to the lack of reliable written accounts of the first white settlers in Cape York, there are many conflicting stories regarding the settlment of the Jardine family.

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The graves of John Jardine's son Frank and his wife fan be found just off the beach at Somerset, alongside Japanese Pearling workers and the graves local indigenous community members.

Looking across the passage from the beach at Somerset, you can clearly see the old pearl farm based on Albany island, now used for tourism accomodation and fishing charters.

View of Albany Island and Albany Passage from Somerset

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Mutee Heads

In the second World War, a naval wharf was constructed on the West coast of Cape York, at the location now called Mutee Heads. USA ally forces built a radar tower on the northern face, the remains of which can still be found. You can also still see the support pillars for the wharf, standing in the bay area.

The people of Injinoo were involved in constructing services at Mutee Heads and in transporting messages from Mutee Heads to Higgins Field Airport (now known as NPA Airport, located just out of Bamaga commnuity).