Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has written to the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shaun Abrahams, asking him to provide reasons he should not be placed on suspension.
Similar letters have also been given to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Sibongile Mzinyathi, as well as Acting Special Director of Public Prosecutions, Dr Torie Pretorius.
“The President has requested the three advocates 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 Presidency said.
The President’s decision follows a request by Freedom Under Law and the Helen Suzman Foundation for the President to suspend the three advocates, pending an inquiry into their fitness to hold office.
Freedom Under Law and the Helen Suzman Foundation raised concerns with the manner in which the three advocates conducted the prosecution of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, Visvanathan Pillay and Oupa Magashula. - SAnews.gov.za
