Fransman consulting lawyers to 'better understand' NPA decision to charge him
10 December 2018
Former ANC Western Cape leader Marius Fransman says he will consult his lawyers after hearing that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) intends bringing charges of crimen injuria and sexual assault against him.
"It came to my knowledge that [the] NPA intends to proceed with this matter," Fransman said in a short statement on Monday.
"The full details of the charge is unclear, considering the decision of the authorities in the North West Province [two] years ago not to prosecute.
"I will be engaging my lawyers to better understand the decision of the [Director of Public Prosecutions] in [Kimberley]."