Justice Department, NPA work on making state capture database accessible

By Johnathan Paoli

The Justice and Constitutional Development Department and the National Prosecuting Authority  have combined their efforts in improving access to the Zondo State Capture Commission’s repository for the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).

In a statement on Friday, the NPA confirmed a strengthened collaboration between the two, with a view to resolve all outstanding issues and facilitate efficient and effective responses to all IDAC requests.

“The parties also have agreed to set up a technical working group from both sides that will immediately start working on all the urgent issues to ensure that IDAC carries out its mandate without any challenges,” it said.

This follows a meeting by department director-general Doctor Mashabane and NPA head Shamila Batohi.

Additionally, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is expected to be regularly briefed in order to ensure high-level support to the investigation.

Earlier in the month, Batohi admitted challenges in the finalisation of the