NPA authorises prosecution of Malema and Ndlozi for assault

[TysonRoux]

Experts fear public influence in Malema assault case after video released

On Wednesday, AfriForum uploaded a surveillance video that it said showed Malema and Ndlozi shoving a man dressed in army uniform.

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AfriForum has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of dragging its feet on the common assault case.

But NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said prosecutors were following procedure.

“As the NPA, we follow due processes, the matter was not trial ready hence it was not enrolled. Investigations were ongoing.”

 

[We Love Bass]

Politicians are always going to court,none ever get locked up.

 

[konfab]

Experts fear public influence in Malema assault case after video released

On Wednesday, AfriForum uploaded a surveillance video that it said showed Malema and Ndlozi shoving a man dressed in army uniform.

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AfriForum has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of dragging its feet on the common assault case.

But NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said prosecutors were following procedure.

“As the NPA, we follow due processes, the matter was not trial ready hence it was not enrolled. Investigations were ongoing.”

Now the lobby group has uploaded a video that shows Malema and Ndlozi shoving the officer several times until he almost falls.

Legal experts said the video now puts the spotlight on the sub judice rule.

Criminal law experts, including Kelly Phelps of the University of Cape Town, have warned that the Oscar Pistorius trial created a crisis of legitimacy for the criminal justice process.

LOL wut?

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[Jet-Fighter7700]

Politicians are always going to court,none ever get locked up.

its more of a status symbol with those guys,
how many times have you been, twice, thrown out with both.
me, Ive been 4 times, but nothing stuck...

 

[Crowley]

Well done Kriel. This was indeed an assault and I heard that you are going to sue that school girl (who hit the poor orphan kid) for holocaust? Where can I sign up for your mensa club?

South African law does not draw the distinction between assault and battery. Assault is a common law crime defined as "unlawfully and intentionally applying force to the person of another, or inspiring a belief in that other that force is immediately to be applied to him". The law also recognises the crime of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, where grievous bodily harm is defined as "harm which in itself is such as seriously to interfere with health"

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You are somewhat correct, they should have gone for GBH instead.

 

[We Love Bass]

its more of a status symbol with those guys,
how many times have you been, twice, thrown out with both.
me, Ive been 4 times, but nothing stuck...

Who knows maybe they're part of a Numbers gang.

 

[ForceFate]

I don't know about other comrades but we can negotiate my silence.

Collected my cheque this morning...

 

[Death_By_Ebola]

+ fuel

+ matches

 

[NarrowBandFtw]

Voters don't stay thick forever.

I dunno hey, the votas have been proving they can stay thick as a brick for at least 25 years already with no sign whatsoever of changing ...

 

[zulucat]

Politicians are always going to court,none ever get locked up.

Ever so rarely... It does happen https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/...-after-concourt-dismisses-appeal-bid-20181120

 

[schumi]

Malema and Ndlozi 'police officer assault case' postponed to June

An assault case against EFF leader Julius Malema and former party spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was postponed on Tuesday.

They appeared in the Randburg magistrate’s court for what was billed as the start of the trial.

“The case was, however, postponed to 23 and 24 June 2020 because Malema and Ndlozi’s legal representative stated they would need more time to prepare,” said AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel.

The lobby group said earlier that it had pushed for the two to be charged.

More at: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...olice-officer-assault-case-postponed-to-june/

 

[ForceFate]

“The case was, however, postponed to 23 and 24 June 2020 because Malema and Ndlozi’s legal representative stated they would need more time to prepare,” said AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel.

I don't see anything coming out of this but let's wait and see...

 

[ToxicBunny]

Malema and Ndlozi 'police officer assault case' postponed to June



More at: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...olice-officer-assault-case-postponed-to-june/

Why the actual fsck do they need time to prepare?

Would the courts grant such leniency to a typical joe soap?

 

[surface]

Why the actual fsck do they need time to prepare?

Would the courts grant such leniency to a typical joe soap?

postponement seems normal..

Allison Plaaitjies murder case postponed until March

Phillip April is charged with killing the 26-year-old primary school teacher in October.

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Matiwane's murder case postponed to Tuesday | African Reporter

The mother of four had previously confessed to the police to have hired a hitman to kill her husband in exchange for R80 000, which she would have paid him from the insurance policy.

africanreporter.co.za

Precious Ramabulana murder case postponed to Tuesday - SABC News

The rape and murder case against Aubrey Manaka who is accused of killing Precious Ramabulana has been postponed to next Tuesday at the Morebeng Magistrate's Court near Botlokwa in Limpopo.

www.sabcnews.com

 

[nivek]

Maybe COVID19 will get them first and we can save some tax $

 

[Cray]

Maybe COVID19 will get them first and we can save some tax $

Can we pay someone with COVID19 to pay Zuma a visit? That's one thing a shower won't fix.

 

[nivek]

Can we pay someone with COVID19 to pay Zuma a visit? That's one thing a shower won't fix.

I think most people will do it for free, the only trick is getting past security, so we may need a mini skirt

 

[The_Mowgs]

I don't see anything coming out of this but let's wait and see...

Like father like son...

 

[konfab]

Can we pay someone with COVID19 to pay Zuma a visit? That's one thing a shower won't fix.

Washing your hands works famalam

 

[ToxicBunny]

postponement seems normal..

Allison Plaaitjies murder case postponed until March

Phillip April is charged with killing the 26-year-old primary school teacher in October.

ewn.co.za

Matiwane's murder case postponed to Tuesday | African Reporter

The mother of four had previously confessed to the police to have hired a hitman to kill her husband in exchange for R80 000, which she would have paid him from the insurance policy.

africanreporter.co.za

Precious Ramabulana murder case postponed to Tuesday - SABC News

The rape and murder case against Aubrey Manaka who is accused of killing Precious Ramabulana has been postponed to next Tuesday at the Morebeng Magistrate's Court near Botlokwa in Limpopo.

www.sabcnews.com

Murder cases possibly..

Bog standard, open and shut assault cases though?