National Prosecuting Authority
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act No. 108 of 1996), created a single National Prosecution Authority (the "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.
Read more about National Prosecuting Authority: The Structure of The NPA, Business Units of The NPA, Suspension of Pikoli
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