NPA withdraws Mkhuseli_Ntaba suspension

The South Africa — National Prosecuting Authority>>> (NPA) has withdrawn the suspension of prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba>>>, allowing him to return to work. This decision follows an interim investigation by the United States — Office for Ethics and Accountability>>> into the dramatic collapse of the extortion case against taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni>>> and his co-accused, Bafana Sindane>>>, Philemon Msiza>>>, and Mvimbi Daniel Masilela>>>. Mkhuseli Ntaba>>> was suspended after failing to appear in court on May 18, which led to the case being struck off the roll and a contempt of court ruling and warrant of arrest issued against him by Chief Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni>>>. The NPA, under the direction of National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi>>> and Mpumalanga Director of Public Prosecutions Sonja Ntuli>>>, accepted Mkhuseli Ntaba>>>'s explanation regarding safety concerns. The NPA is appealing the contempt of court order and has re-enrolled the case against Joe Sibanyoni>>> and his co-accused, who face charges of extortion and money laundering.