Question NW1460 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
27 May 2016 - NW1460
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
With reference to the finalisation of the investigation of the Special Investigating Unit in Midvaal, Presidential Proclamation No. R.33 2011, when (a) will the National Prosecuting Authority give consideration to the prosecution of the specified individuals and (b) will arrests resulting from the findings of the specified investigation be made?
Reply:
The matter has just been received by the NPA during May 2016. The SIU investigation has uncovered evidence that points to the commission of criminal offences by the individuals named in the report. However, the matter must be referred to the police for further investigation and any decision whether or not to prosecute can only be made after such investigations are finalised.
Accordingly the response to the question is as follows:
(a) Any decision regarding the prosecution or otherwise of the specified individuals can only be taken after the finalisation of the police investigations; and
(b) Similarly any decision as to the arrest or otherwise in the matter can only be taken after police investigations have been finalised.