Lamola sets aside R5bn for NPA to fight corruption
Justice Minister Roland Lamola has tabled a budget of R23.2 billion for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for the 2023/2024 financial year.
Lamola addressed his department’s budget vote in Parliament on Tuesday.
He says R5.4 billion will be allocated to the National Prosecution Authority, while R336 million is allocated to the Investigative Directorate.
“To combat crime, fraud and corruption, the National Prosecution Authority's overall allocation for 2023/24 amounts to R5.4 billion. This amount includes the additional grant of R915 million made by the government to strengthen our efforts in fighting crime and corruption.
“The Investigative Directorate is allocated a portion of R336 million out of the overall allocation.”
He added that the government has made significant progress in investigating corruption-related cases.
“The National Prosecution Authority and Special Investigating Unit enforce accountability for crime and maladministration.
“To further secure this mission, the government proposes new policies and legislative amendments to protect whistle-blowers and enhance the powers of the Investigating Directorate.”
Lamola also hailed the progress in the extradition hearing of Malawi national Shepard and Mary Bushiri in Malawi.
“Today marks the beginning of the court in Malawi to decide whether Messiers Shipilero Gama, well known as Shepard Bushiri, and his wife are extraditable to South Africa or not. The relevant officials are in Malawi to give evidence as per the requirements of the courts in Malawi.
“We will await the outcomes of the hearing. This is a matter of national interest to the South African government.”
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