There’s a reason prosecuting state capture crimes takes time

Complex corruption cases demand extensive resources — at a time when the NPA itself is being rebuilt, says NPA chief Shamila Batohi

06 February 2022 - 00:03 By Shamila Batohi

With two courageous and comprehensive reports from the Zondo commission now handed to President Cyril Ramaphosa, attention is — correctly — turning to the criminal justice system to begin investigating and prosecuting those involved in state capture. ..

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