THE ROT iN THE NPA CONTINUES

A two-judge panel in the Pretoria High Court struck senior prosecution officials, Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mcwebi, from the roll of advocates.

In a scathing, no holds barred judgment, Judge Legodi rendered an ironclad well-reasoned decision affording Jiba and Mcwebi no basis in law or fact of reversal on appeal.

After the decision Shawn Abrahams, Director of of Public Prosecutions placed Jiba and Nrwebi on special leave at their request.  According to NPAs spokesman, Lufuyo Mfaku, Abrahams based his decision by apparently balancing the integrity of the NPA and the administration of justice "against the integrity and reputation of Jiba and Mrwebi".  Mfaku then added insult to injury by thanking "the two officials for upholding the integrity of the institution as well as theirs".  Hogwash!  The NPA represents the very anthesis of integrity and reputation.

Truth be told Jiba and Mrwebi should have been summarily fired. By placing the pair on special leave will not interrupt receiving their unearned salaries, free to pursue frivolous appeals at taxpayer expense.  The rot in the NPA continues.