South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority seeks independence under constitution

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has over the past few months successfully conducted its duties without fear, favour or prejudice. This has led to the conviction of many influential and politically-connected individuals in recent weeks for their alleged involvement in tender-related corruption. Powered by the constitution, the NPA is mandated to ensure that victims of crime get justice. . . . The National Prosecuting Authority has the power to institute and conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the state, carry out any necessary functions incidental to instituting and conducting such criminal proceedings and discontinue criminal proceedings. The NPA has now sent out calls to become independent from the Department of Justice. This has been seen by many law experts as a critical and bold move which should be taken seriously.
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