The number of people linked the theft of R103 million from Absa has now increased to 14 with the arrest of a couple who work for the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
While it must be acknowledged how difficult the task is that the NPA faces, nothing could be more important than the task ahead, because it is indeed the last stand for public accountability. The next few months are crucial for the NPA and for the country, writes the University of Western Cape's Dr Jean Redpath.
Former Orlando Pirates defender-cum-businessman Tonic Chabalala is accused of paying R500,000 in bribes to supply chain employees who allegedly assisted him in defrauding the City of Joburg of R15m in overpaid invoices.