President Zuma requests written representation from NPA officials
President Jacob Zuma has given notice of his intention to request reasons as to whether to suspend three advocates from the National Prosecuting Authority.
The President has requested Advocates Shaun Abrahams, National Director of Public Prosecutions and Sibongile Mzinyathi, Director of Public Prosecutions as well as Dr Torie Pretorius, Acting Special Director of Public Prosecutions to make written representations to him, as to why they should not be placed on suspension and whether to hold an inquiry into their fitness to hold office.
The decision follows a request by Freedom Under Law (FUL) and the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) for the President to suspend the three advocates pending an inquiry into their fitness to hold office.
HSF and FUL is calling for Abrahams' head following the fraud charges brought against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.