ANC going to change the NPA?

[marine1]

I heard on 702 at 6:30 today that they are looking at clipping the wings of the NPA and will change legislation asap to stop them being able to prosecute Zuma.
Anyone else hear this?
I cannot find any info on the news site.

 

[Slaine73]

If that is the case it will just be another extremely blatant missuse of power by the ANC.

 

[Gothan]

I heard on 702 at 6:30 today that they are looking at clipping the wings of the NPA and will change legislation asap to stop them being able to prosecute Zuma.
Anyone else hear this?
I cannot find any info on the news site.

Its on Beeld's website

 

[DJ...]

Is this speculation or based on something the ANC has stated or indicated?

 

[Gothan]

Its based on what the ANC stated in their usual round about way

 

[Moederloos]

"We deny ever saying that"
two weeks later
pass law which they denied wanting to pass
deny having said they would not pass law
sing songs to voters
heckle anyone opposing them
call opposition parties "racists"
sing songs

 

[DJ...]

"We deny ever saying that"
two weeks later
pass law which they denied wanting to pass
deny having said they would not pass law
sing songs to voters
heckle anyone opposing them
call opposition parties "racists"
sing songs

You forgot about apartheid and the revolution.

VIVA, VIVA!!!!

 

[Necuno]

so where is the surprise in all of this ?

 

[MielieSpoor]

Link
Its sad to see things like this happening.

Cape Town - The ANC's Parliamentary caucus has asked party lawyers to review the National Prosecuting Authority Act in the wake of the Supreme Court of Appeal's judgment in the Jacob Zuma case, the ruling party's Chief Whip said on Tuesday.

 

[Alan]

The ANC is a freedom fighting organization. Free from accountability that is

 

[LazyLion]

The Chief Whip denied suggestions that the ANC's interest in the matter sprang from the fact that its leader was involved in a protracted battle with the NPA that had cast a cloud over the party's election campaign and his presidential candidacy.

Ja, the timing is just purely coincidental. As I said elsewhere, the telling issue will be how well the ANC does in this next election. If they do not lose any votes, then we have severe reason to worry... because it means that the masses are simply voting for them regardless ala Zimbabwe and Zanu-PF. When that happens then I start making my plans to leave.

The ANC can do what it wants to try and interfere for now... but once they are held accountable for their meddling and behaviour, then it is a different ball game. The key issue is... will the voters hold them accountable?

 

[DigitalSoldier]

Ja, the timing is just purely coincidental. As I said elsewhere, the telling issue will be how well the ANC does in this next election. If they do not lose any votes, then we have severe reason to worry... because it means that the masses are simply voting for them regardless ala Zimbabwe and Zanu-PF. When that happens then I start making my plans to leave.

The ANC can do what it wants to try and interfere for now... but once they are held accountable for their meddling and behaviour, then it is a different ball game. The key issue is... will the voters hold them accountable?

There are still people in rural Zimbabwe and a lot of people in the townships in South Africa that don't hold Mugabe accountable.

 

[Brawler]

The key issue is... will the voters hold them accountable?

Not a chance. ANC gives them free booze and T Shirts!

 

[JungleBoy]

Nicholson rules that NPA was obliged to invite Zuma to make representation before recharging him.
SCA overturnes the ruling.

Pikoli was suspended by ex Pres Mbeki, who cited a breakdown in trust between Pikoli and the justice minister

Ginwala commission of inquiry finds that Pikoli is fit to hold office, but Motlanthe refuses to reinstate him citing issues of national security.

Clearly, this NPA act and is becoming a legislative nightmare that is open to different interpretations depending on one's agenda.

I agree that it must be reviewed to clarify these grey areas.

One important point to note is that should the the act be changed it would be of no consequence to the Zuma, or Selebi cases as the law cannot be applied retrospectively.

 

[NameOfBeast]

ANC asks lawyers to review NPA Act

Via politicsweb:

Mnyamezeli Booi said Monday's judgment, which reinstated fraud and corruption charges against presidential front-runner Zuma, raised questions about the powers of the NPA that had to be resolved.

"It is about the authority. Where does it rest?" he told reporters at a briefing called to name the ANC members of parliament's ad hoc committee which would study President Kgalema Motlanthe's decision to fire NPA chief Vusi Pikoli.

"What has the judge seen that we have not seen? What is the problem with the Act? Or is it about how the NPA has conducted itself?" he asked.

 

[DJ...]

One important point to note is that should the the act be changed it would be of no consequence to the Zuma, or Selebi cases as the law cannot be applied retrospectively.

Er, the law hasn't yet taken its course, so it won't be retroactively in this case.

Funny how they claim it has nothing to do with Zuma, immediately after the judgement is delivered. This doesn't strike you as odd?

 

[JungleBoy]

Er, the law hasn't yet taken its course, so it won't be retroactively in this case.

Funny how they claim it has nothing to do with Zuma, immediately after the judgement is delivered. This doesn't strike you as odd?

Selebi and Zuma have been charged by the NPA.

Let's say the ANC reviews the NPA Act and strips the NDPP of certain powers. Can that be applied to reverse the indictements on Zuma and Selebi?

 

[DJ...]

Selebi and Zuma have been charged by the NPA.

Let's say the ANC reviews the NPA Act and strips the NDPP of certain powers. Can that be applied to reverse the indictements on Zuma and Selebi?

I'm no lawyer, but I assume so. Where I think it cannot be used retrospectively is when a conviction has been made. However if they are stripped of their powers to charge lets say the president, then I highly doubt that the existing charges can be carried through. But again, I'm no lawyer...

 

[Uli]

The main problem is, is that the ANC has gotten bigger than the game... and just like any other sport they are going to fall hard...

 

[JungleBoy]

I'm no lawyer, but I assume so. Where I think it cannot be used retrospectively is when a conviction has been made. However if they are stripped of their powers to charge lets say the president, then I highly doubt that the existing charges can be carried through. But again, I'm no lawyer...

I am no lawyer either, I was merely applying my own common sense here. (I so wish the law guru's of the forums could come aboard now)...