By Johnathan Paoli
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that, after nearly a decade, it has decided to prosecute individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
NPA Gauteng spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said on Monday that the decision marked a critical step toward accountability for the victims and their families.
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“After careful consideration of the inquest findings, supporting evidence, and applicable legal standards, the NPA has resolved that there is sufficient basis to institute criminal prosecutions,” Mahanjana said.
She said the delays were due to the complexity of the case, the scale of the evidence and the need to ensure a thorough and legally sound process.
Mahanjana said a further delay was caused by the fact that newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi had to be briefed on, and sign off on, the decision.
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