Cape Town – Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, has expressed distrust in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) following the leak of an affidavit by jailed former VBS Mutual Bank chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi.
Matodzi’s affidavit, which implicated EFF leaders Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu, went viral after Matodzi’s 15-year prison sentence was announced.
The NPA condemned the leak, stating it undermines justice and endangers individuals involved in the case.
We Don’t Trust You!!! https://t.co/g6YcWDjxZT
— Hon. Dudu Zuma-Sambudla (@DZumaSambudla) July 13, 2024
Despite the NPA stating its intention to investigate the leak and potentially take legal action, Zuma-Sambudla posted on X expressing clear distrust: “We do not trust you!!!”
Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga, spokesperson for the NPA, denounced the leak as illegal.
“This undermines the administration of justice and places several individuals, including members of the investigation and prosecution team, in danger.”
“Mhaga said the NPA is considering legal options in regards to the leak of the document.
“The leaking of confidential documents in high-profile and complex corruption cases like VBS compromises the hard work of investigators and prosecutors. This work involves a multipronged and long-term prosecution guided strategy requiring the utmost discretion and confidentiality including in the handling of documents, and cooperation agreements with accused persons.
“The NPA leadership has instructed the Director of Public Prosecutions, Pretoria, under whose jurisdiction the matter falls, to ensure that, together with the DPCI, a thorough investigation into the leak is conducted and that those responsible are held to account,” Mhaga said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
