NPA TO CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE JUDGMENT RELATING TO THE TRIAL WITHIN A TRIAL IN ASBESTOS CASE

03 JUNE 2025

NPA TO CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE JUDGMENT RELATING TO THE TRIAL WITHIN A TRIAL IN ASBESTOS CASE

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has noted the judgment delivered today by the Free State Division of the High Court in Bloemfontein upholding Ms Cholota’s special plea of lack of jurisdiction.

The NPA will specifically consider options to appeal considering the potential impact of the judgment in respect of the case against Ms Cholota, and broader extradition processes.

It should be noted that this judgment has no bearing on the trial against other accused that is expected to resume on 4 June 2025 as Ms Cholota was an accused person and not a state witness.

The NPA remains confident in the strength of its case against the accused in this matter and is ready to proceed when the trial resumes. 

The Members of the prosecuting team always acted with the highest standards of ethical conduct, guided by the evidence and information available at any given time.

Enquiries:

Adv Mthunzi Mhaga

NPA National Spokesperson