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WHY NPA WON'T CHARGE COUNCILLOR IN GBV CASE

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April 15, 2025

Decision comes amidst scrutiny of the handling of sensitive cases

- NICOLA DANIELS

THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Eastern Cape has “excused” a Patriotic Alliance Knysna councillor initially arrested over a gender-based violence related incident involving his ex-partner.

The decision - pending further investigation - was made at the time the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Eastern Cape has been under the spotlight over its handling of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso's rape trial.

The incident on Friday allegedly took place in Bhisho Legislature Residence Complex. The woman is a PA MPL in the Eastern Cape Legislature while the councillor is a mayoral committee member in Knysna.

The 40-year-old was arrested for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident of housebreaking in one of the ministerial residences in Bhisho, confirmed police spokesperson Nobuntu Gantana.

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