Progress made on Nxasana inquiry: Presidency

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Pretoria – The process of establishing an inquiry into the fitness of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Mxolisi Nxasana, to hold office is at an advanced stage, says the Presidency.

“Progress is also being made with regards to identifying persons who will constitute the inquiry at various levels, and also to conclude the terms of reference,” Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj said on Friday.

Earlier this month, the Presidency announced that President Jacob Zuma had instituted an inquiry into Nxasana.

Nxasana, who was appointed in October 2013 by the President, has come under the spotlight after it emerged he did not have the required security clearance for the post. He was acquitted on murder charges when he was 18 years old.

In June, reports claimed that former Justice Minister Jeff Radebe instructed Nxasana, who is from the KwaZulu-Natal division of the High Court, to resign just a few days before President Zuma announced his new Cabinet because of this.

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha told a media briefing last month that he had referred the matter to the Office of the President.

At the time, he said he had met with the leadership of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and called on them to await the decision of the President with regard to the matter relating to Nxasana.

Maharaj said that an announcement will be made soon once processes have been completed. - SAnews.gov.za