Publication: National Prosecuting Authority Date: 2005-11-09 Reporter: Makhosini Nkosi Reporter:

Media Statement : Plea and Sentence Agreement

 

Publication 

National Prosecuting Authority
Date

2005-11-09

Reporter

 Makhosini Nkosi

 

TO: All media
DATE: 9th November 2005
EMBARGO: For immediate release

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has noted speculative media reports *1 suggesting that a plea and sentence agreement (plea bargain) could be in the offing in the matter of the State vs. JG Zuma & Others.

In view of such speculation the NPA deems is it necessary to set the record straight. The issue of a plea bargain on the said matter has not arisen. Neither the NPA nor Mr. Zuma and his legal representatives have made any offers of a possible plea bargain.

Consequently, no negotiations or discussions have been held between the two parties regarding a plea bargain.

Should the NPA receive a proposal from the relevant parties regarding a possible plea bargain, such a proposal would be considered on its own merits and in accordance with the relevant policies and legislation.

All matters relating to plea bargains are regulated by the relevant legislation, namely, Section 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act and the relevant policy directives.

With acknowledgement to the NPA Spokesperson, Makhosini Nkosi.


*1  As far as is known, whatever speculative content there may have been in the relevant article, was derived directly from an interview with the NPA Spokesperson and the journalist.