Prosecutor facing corruption charges for alleged R70k kick-back

The National Prosecuting Authority asserted its commitment to fighting corruption at all levels by taking aim at one of its own.

A district prosecutor based at the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court is facing corruption and extortion charges after being arrested earlier this week. Ignacia Koketso Mahlakwane was released on R5,000 bail by the court she has been plying her trade at and will return on 28 August, after the matter was postponed for further investigations.The charges, which include obstructing the administration of justice, involve a man charged with assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm in 2023.The amount was sought from the man in July 2023 in exchange for him not being prosecuted.

Listing the high-profile targets of prosecution, Batohi said: “Even as a relatively young democracy, we are prosecuting former ministers, the former president of our country, and also some of the most powerful CEOs and CFOs across the country.”Uber accident victim takes legal battle to Europe

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