Nomgcobo Jiba wants interdict to halt process to review her removal from office

Former deputy national director of the National Prosecuting Authority Nomgcobo Jiba has sought an urgent interdict in the Western Cape High Court to halt the parliamentary process to consider her removal from office by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Instead, they both decided to await the outcome of the application for an urgent interdict, which Jiba lodged on Monday afternoon. The matter is due to be heard on Wednesday. Parliamentary legal adviser Siviwe Njikela briefed both justice committees separately on the legal process launched by Jiba. In seeking to set aside Ramaphosa’s decision, Jiba argues that the NPA Act is unconstitutional in only requiring a simple parliamentary majority for the removal of a NPA director as this did not provide the institution with adequate protection. She argues that a two thirds majority should be required as is the case for the public protector.

Jiba and Mrwebi, both of whom were seen as allies of former president Jacob Zuma, have fought vigorously against their dismissal, which came six months after their suspension on full pay in October 2018.

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