NPA Amendment Bill signed into law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill into law.
It paves the way for the establishment of the Investigative Directorate against corruption.
It will, over time, incorporate the existing Investigating Directorate.
Speaking at the signing ceremony at the Union Buildings on Friday, Ramaphosa said the new agency will have full criminal investigation powers.
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"This legislation will help to overcome challenges with capacity and expertise within the NPA to investigate and prosecute complex corruption cases.
"The Investigating Directorate against Corruption will be able to recruit and retain specialist skills to deliver on its mandate."
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