National Prosecuting Authority
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is the agency of the South African Government responsible for state prosecutions. Under Section 179 of the South African Constitution and the National Prosecuting Authority Act of 1998, which established the NPA in 1998, the NPA has the power to institute criminal proceedings on behalf of the state and to carry out any necessary functions incidental to institution of criminal proceedings. The NPA is accountable to Parliament, and final responsibility over it lies with the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.
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Formed | 1998; 26 years ago (1998) |
Jurisdiction | South Africa |
Headquarters | Silverton, Pretoria |
Employees | 4 500 |
Annual budget | R 4.956 billion (2022-23)[1] |
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Parent department | Department of Justice and Constitutional Development |
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Website | www |
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