NPA condemns the leaking of affidavit in VBS case

12 July 2024

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) strongly condemns the unlawful leaking of an affidavit in the VBS case. This undermines the administration of justice and places several individuals, including members of the investigation and prosecution team, in danger. The NPA is considering legal options in this regard.

The leaking of confidential documents in high-profile and complex corruption cases like VBS compromises the hard work of investigators and prosecutors. This work involves a multipronged and long-term prosecution-guided strategy requiring the utmost discretion and confidentiality including in the handling of documents, and cooperation agreements with accused persons.

The NPA leadership has instructed the Director of Public Prosecutions, Pretoria, under whose jurisdiction the matter falls, to ensure that, together with the DPCI, a thorough investigation into the leak is conducted and that those responsible are held to account.

Issued by Adv Mthunzi Mhaga, NPA Spokesperson, 12 July 2024