Zuko Komisa

The National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate (NPA ID) has promised to revive the Estina dairy farm case “as soon as possible” following the Free State High Court’s decision to strike it off the court roll.
Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga, an NPA spokesperson, revealed that the case was stricken off the roll after the defense filed an application. He stated that the NPA was prepared to proceed with the matter.
“In terms of Section 342 A of the Criminal Procedure Act, citing inability to access the electronic version of the hard copies of the so-called Gupta leaked emails”.
“Yet, as early as 2023, as part of the disclosure process, the State had provided the defence with hard copies of the Gupta leaked emails. On 15 June 2024, the defence was provided with the electronic versions of the same hard copies disclosed in early 2023. The State also made its own technical expert available to assist the defence in accessing the digital platform, should they experience any challenges,”
“Since the trial date of 5 August 2024, the State has been ready to proceed, with witnesses ready to testify in court. The ID team has been guided by external and experienced Senior Counsel who have worked diligently on all aspects of the Gupta evidence and relevant disclosures.
“The NPA will reflect further on today’s decision; however, the NPA remains undeterred in the pursuit of this matter and will take all necessary steps to reinstate it,” says NPA spokespoerson Mthunzi Mhaga,
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