Behind the NPA's state-capture pounce on Transnet and friends

Dawn arrests and rule of silence, plus a game plan that includes withholding the charge sheet

29 May 2022 - 00:00 By NICKI GULES and PHATHU LUVHENGO

There was a wall of silence around the team from the National Prosecuting Authority’s investigating directorate (ID) as they prepared to charge some of the biggest state-capture fish they have netted so far...

There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.

From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.

For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.

Already subscribed? Sign in below.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.