THE NPA CLARIFIES NOLLE PROSEQUI CERTIFICATES

21 December 2022

The NPA takes note of the media reports relating to the summons issued in respect of President Ramaphosa.

As background, the NPA issued two nolle prosequi certificates in good faith and in compliance with Section 7 of the Criminal Procedure Act.

These certificates were issued in direct relation to the docket (Pietermaritzburg CAS 309/10/21) which contained statements and affidavits relating to specific individuals for alleged contravention of Section 41 (6) read with Section 41(7) of the NPA Act.

The nolle certificates apply to any persons who are specifically mentioned in the docket. The President was not mentioned in any of the affidavits or statements and thus the certificates were not issued in relation to him.

Any further clarification will be provided in court should the matter be litigated.

Issued by Adv Rodney De Kock: Head of National Prosecution Services, 21 December 2022