DA welcomes reinstatement of Mdluli charges

The DA welcomes the reinstatement of some of the charges against disgraced Crime Intelligence Head, Richard Mdluli.

We note with some concern, however, that the reinstated charges appear to be a bare minimum approach in order to meet the deadline of the Supreme Court of Appeal.

No mention is made of the initial murder charge and the fraud and corruption charges are also not dealt with in any significant fashion. 

The Mdluli saga has compromised the integrity of a number of key state institutions and has left the reputation of the National Prosecuting Authority in tatters.

The apparent decision to have the fraud and corruption charges re-evaluated by a "panel of experienced prosecutors" remains a matter of concern. 

These charges have already been evaluated by several very experienced prosecutors, the High Court, and the Supreme Court of Appeal, all of whom have found there to be sufficient evidence to constitute a prima facie case against Mdluli and others.

This latest development may signal the first steps in ensuring justice for the family of Oupa Ramogibe, but the NPA may still have obstacles to overcome in pursuit of a prosecution of Mdluli.

The DA commends the current NDPP for resisting political pressure and urges Mr Mxasana to continue in this vein starting with the reinstatement of the murder charges. 

Statement issued by Glynnis Breytenbach MP, DA Shadow Minister of Justice, June 18 2014

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