The NPA Investigating Directorate through the aid of the Department of Justice and UK based lawyers successfully argued for the extradition of United Kingdom (UK) fugitive, Michael Lomas.

The Westminster Magistrates Court based in London, UK issued judgment yesterday (15 December 2022), that Lomas' extradition is to be sent to the UK Secretary of State under UN Convention against Corruption 2003, section 87(3).

The trial date was 13 - 14 October 2022. Further, written submissions were received by the court on 28 October and 11 November 2022.

Listen to the NPA’s Anton du Plessis, Major General Jeremy Vearey and award-winning crime journalist Caryn Dolley discuss the Security Cluster, in a panel chaired by Judge Dennis Davis.

As part of its ongoing criminal investigation into complex corruption at Eskom, the NPA’s Investigating Directorate (ID) has finalised a comprehensive settlement agreement with ABB to pay over R2,5 billion in punitive reparations to South Africa. This settlement represents a bold and innovative step towards accountability and justice for alleged offenders, particularly in the form of restitution for the serious crimes committed at Eskom during the state capture period. 

As part of its ongoing criminal investigation into complex corruption at Eskom, the NPA’s Investigating Directorate (ID) has finalised a comprehensive settlement agreement with ABB to pay over R2,5 billion in punitive reparations to South Africa. This settlement represents a bold and innovative step towards accountability and justice for alleged offenders, particularly in the form of restitution for the serious crimes committed at Eskom during the state capture period. 

State Capture was devastating, and organised crime is rampant. But South Africa is the Comeback Kid. The National Prosecuting Authority is working with its partners to restore the rule of law and regain public confidence that justice can become the norm rather than the exception in our country.

South Africa has a serious crime problem. And it’s getting worse. Violent and commercial crime levels are soaring and criminals are becoming more brazen and sophisticated.