NPA under the cosh as new budget cuts loom

The agency, already struggling to keep the wheels of justice rolling, has to freeze hiring and end overtime pay

19 November 2023 - 00:01

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is staring down the barrel of budget cuts that could further cripple its ability to combat crime — including serious financial and organised crime...

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