AfriForum’s Gerrie Nel to represent Senzo Meyiwa family in court

[BBSA]

Lobby group AfriForum announced at a media briefing on Tuesday morning that it will be representing the family of late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa in the investigation into his murder.

Head of the organisation’s private prosecuting unit Advocate Gerrie Nel has been appointed as the family’s advocate.

AfriForum says they are stepping in following the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) failing to institute prosecution.

The organisation’s CEO, Kallie Kriel, said: “It is important that AfriForum gets involved in cases such as these – it’s in the interest of the whole country that the criminal justice system functions properly.

“AfriForum serves as a counterweight to the failure of the state, and as a civil rights watchdog, it is our duty to prevent the criminal justice system from collapsing.

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[R13...]

In this case it a failing of the police not the npa, not sure how afriforum plan to remedy that deficiency.

 

[TysonRoux]

Damn racists.

 

[BBSA]

In this case it a failing of the police not the npa, not sure how afriforum plan to remedy that deficiency.

They have excellent investigators who can collect the evidence needed.

 

[ForceFate]

They have excellent investigators who can collect the evidence needed.

Then NPA stalls, what then?

 

[ToxicBunny]

Then NPA stalls, what then?

They get a certificate saying the NPA won't prosecute, then they investigate and get the evidence required and then prosecute as a private entity.

 

[ForceFate]

They get a certificate saying the NPA won't prosecute, then they investigate and get the evidence required and then prosecute as a private entity.

Can they investigate and prosecute? It would be great if they're allowed to do both, especially in this case.

 

[ToxicBunny]

Can they investigate and prosecute? It would be great if they're allowed to do both, especially in this case.

From what I know of course they can... once they've had the cert from the NPA that they don't intend on pursuing the prosecution, then its fair game for them.

Of course their investigation will need to meet strict evidence standards...

 

[ProfA]

Are the family charged money for this service?

 

[BBSA]

Are the family charged money for this service?

No

 

[Flanders]

Afriforum just does **** out of spite.

 

[TysonRoux]

Damn racists.

Afriforum just does **** out of spite.

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

That racial chip on the shoulder has grown so large that its obscuring your vision.

 

[R13...]

From what I know of course they can... once they've had the cert from the NPA that they don't intend on pursuing the prosecution, then its fair game for them.

Of course their investigation will need to meet strict evidence standards...

It is a bit ambiguous. They are not allowed to investigate but can gather evidence and have power of subpoena. The NPA and police must still help the prosecution with handing over evidence gathered and effecting any arrests needed to ensure accused attend court and so forth.

 

[EADC]

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

That racial chip on the shoulder has grown so large that its obscuring your vision.

I know you guys are heartless swine who would take a tragic event of someone losing a loved one and not getting justice to try and prove a political point.

But please leave me out of it.

 

[Flanders]

I know you guys are heartless swine who would take a tragic event of someone losing a loved one and not getting justice to try and prove a political point.

Out of spite, amirite?

 

[TysonRoux]

I know you guys are heartless swine who would take a tragic event of someone losing a loved one and not getting justice to try and prove a political point.

But please leave me out of it.

We'll leave you to wear that racial inferiority complex on your sleeve with pride.

 

[Jopie Fourie]

It is a bit ambiguous. They are not allowed to investigate but can gather evidence and have power of subpoena. The NPA and police must still help the prosecution with handing over evidence gathered and effecting any arrests needed to ensure accused attend court and so forth.

Wrong.

As with any private investigation, they are free to investigate, gather evidence and build a case. They can approach the courts for subpoena's to ensure all evidence are gathered in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act. They do not need to hand anything to the courts or police. All evidence will be going to the prosecutor and/or court who will adjudicate over the private prosecution. It will not be going to any other NPA member. In terms of affecting arrests once the investigations are complete, they will again approach the prosecutor who will issue a warrant, if one is needed. They will then have various avenues in which the actual arrest can be executed. But, in most private prosecution events, the court simply issues subpoena for the suspect to appear when the matter is ready for court.

 

[Tokolotshe]

I know you guys are heartless swine who would take a tragic event of someone losing a loved one and not getting justice to try and prove a political point.

But please leave me out of it.

Mr Woke

The victim's family waited 5 years for the people supposed to be doing it to do it. When they failed, the family approached Afriforum. Please read:

This follows the family of Meyiwa, who was killed in a robbery five years ago in Vosloorus, approaching the organisation for help in bringing his killers to justice, after accusing the NPA of failing to make headway in the case.

Are you now butt hurt because they did tell them to f-off to fit your narrative and you could crucify them? Would you rather they never see justice to spare your 'feels"?

As for spite/show: what did your government do with Gabriella and Grace? Or the farm invasion at Onderstepoort?

But please leave me out of it.

You dragged yourself into the "political thing". Easy playing it at other's expense. However you are now free to drag yourself out and go find some trauma counselling.

 

[EADC]

Mr Woke

The victim's family waited 5 years for the people supposed to be doing it to do it. When they failed, the family approached Afriforum. Please read:


Are you now butt hurt because they did tell them to f-off to fit your narrative and you could crucify them? Would you rather they never see justice to spare your 'feels"?

As for spite/show: what did your government do with Gabriella and Grace? Or the farm invasion at Onderstepoort?



You dragged yourself into the "political thing". Easy playing it at other's expense. However you are now free to drag yourself out and go find some trauma counselling.

All of that just to be wrong, I had not commented on this specific story if you had two brain cells to rub together you would have realised that post is from an unrelated thread,

The two bottom feeding maggots thought it was great idea to use this tragic event and Afriforum helping out to push some ****ing narrative.

So how about all you bottom feeders keep me out of your trip to use a tragedy to prove a point.

 

[Sean008]

Are the family charged money for this service?

Why ? Should they be ?