R5bn for NPA to combat crime, corruption
The Justice Minister has set aside R5 billion for the National Prosecution Authority to fight crime and corruption.
Ronald Lamola tabled a budget of R23.2 billion for his department for the 2023/2024 financial year on Tuesday.
He said R5.4 billion will be allocated to the NPA, while R336 million is allocated to the Investigative Directorate.
Lamola told Parliament the government has made significant progress in investigating corruption-related cases.
He said they are proposing new policies and legislative amendments to protect whistle-blowers and increase the powers of the ID.
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“The National Prosecution Authority and Special Investigating Unit enforce accountability for crime and maladministration.
“To further secure this mission, the government proposes new policies and legislative amendments to protect whistle-blowers and enhance the powers of the Investigating Directorate.”
Lamola also hailed the progress in the extradition hearing of Malawi national Shepard and Mary Bushiri in Malawi.
“Today marks the beginning of the court in Malawi to decide whether Messiers Shipilero Gama, well known as Shepard Bushiri, and his wife are extraditable to South Africa or not. The relevant officials are in Malawi to give evidence as per the requirements of the courts in Malawi.
“We will await the outcomes of the hearing. This is a matter of national interest to the South African government.”
