Increase in court conviction rate: NPA
National Prosecution Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi, says the conviction rate in the country's courts has increased drastically.
Batohi was in Parliament to present the prosecuting body's 2018/2019 annual report on Tuesday.
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She says together with SAPS, they need to strengthen measures to tackle the trio crimes - business robberies, house breaking and vehicle hijacking.
Batohi, who took over the reins midway through this previous financial year, told members of parliament that the NPA's performance left a lot to be desired.
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She says while they are trying to turn the situation around there is a lack of finances.
She told Parliament they are desperate for funds and have not been able to fill posts as a result.
Meanwhile, an EWN report published on Monday reveals that the cash-strapped NPA has been splurging on 'luxury hotel stays' for its investigative unit head Hermione Cronje.
According to Times Select, NPA spokesperson Bulelwa Makeke said the the expanse was temporary.
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