新人民軍
ギルベルト・テオドロ国防相は、新人民軍（NPA）をテロリストや犯罪者の集団と断じ、同組織との和平交渉の可能性を否定した。軍は、ネグロス・オクシデンタル州トボソで19人のNPA反政府勢力および民間人が死亡した4月19日の作戦について、引き続き正当性を主張している。人権委員会は同件に関する調査を開始した。
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The trial of Eric Wood and 12 co-accused over alleged State Capture at Transnet has not begun nearly four years after their 2022 arrests. Defence lawyers requested a postponement in February 2026, citing late disclosure of evidence, a claim disputed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The case involves charges of corruption and fraud linked to a controversial locomotives deal.
The legal counsel for suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke has criticized NPA head Shamila Batohi for failing to exercise due diligence in a 2010 murder case. Advocate Thembeka Ngcukaitobi highlighted overlooked evidence in the acquittal of a police officer accused of killing a teenager. Batohi acknowledged unawareness of key reports but pledged further investigation.
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Advocate Hermione Cronje delivered candid critiques of the National Prosecuting Authority during her interview for National Director of Public Prosecutions on December 11. She described a skills catastrophe and institutional dysfunction, emphasizing the need for honest reform. Her forthrightness contrasted with other candidates amid a rushed selection process.