The Democratic Alliance today said
its concern over the justice system in the country has been proven by damning
allegations against Vusi Pikoli.
There are claims that Pikoli was
influenced by higher powers regarding dropping several charges against
President Jacob Zuma, when Pikoli was still the Head of the National
Prosecuting Authority.
The DA has called for Pikoli to
disclose the names of those who tried to influence him.
DA Deputy MP of Justice and
Constitutional Development Debbie Schafer said it is a criminal offence in
terms of section 41(1) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act to
"improperly interfere with, hinder or obstruct the prosecuting authority
or any member thereof in the exercise, carrying out or performance of its, his
or her powers, duties and functions".
Schafer added that the DA will now
consult with their attorneys regarding this latest evidence in support of the claims
that the decision to drop charges against President Zuma was irrational and
politically motivated.
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