Ester Mbathera
The South African National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has decided not to prosecute in the case of theft from the Phala Phala Farm.
The NPA spokesperson, Mthunzi Mhaga, said that the director of public prosecutions in Limpopo, Advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga, decided because the authority found no reasonable prospects of success after assessing the evidence.
“This decision follows a comprehensive investigation process that was conducted by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (DPCI) following a complaint laid by Mr Arthur Fraser with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The criminal complaint was registered against the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa,” he said.
The complainant requested the SAPS to investigate the conduct of the President and that of Major General Wally Roode, alleging that it amounted to the commission of money laundering and corruption.
Mhaga said the investigations also covered any possible contravention of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 and Exchange Control Regulation 1962.
“This was subsequent to the break-in and theft of an undisclosed amount of US dollars at Phala Phala Farm, Bela Bela, Limpopo. The decision not to prosecute was taken by the DPP after a careful assessment of all available evidence presented to the prosecutors by the DPCI,” he said.
He explained that this decision does not relate to the charges faced by the three Namibians, who face conspiracy to commit housebreaking with intent to steal.
The three accused are Imanuela David and siblings Floriana and Ndilinasho Joseph.
David faces additional charges of housebreaking with intent to steal and money laundering.
