Overturned Cholota extradition will not affect Ace Magashule asbestos trial – NPA

THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the Bloemfontein High Court judgment upholding Moroadi Cholota’s special plea of lack of jurisdiction will not impact the trial of the rest of the accused.

- ZELDA VENTER

It will meanwhile consider its options, including possibly appealing against the judgment.

“The NPA will specifically consider options to appeal considering the potential impact of the judgment in respect of the case against Ms Cholota, and broader extradition processes,” NPA spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga said. He explained that it should be noted that this judgment has no bearing on the trial against the other accused that is expected to resume on Wednesday (June 4) as Cholota was an accused person and not a state witness.

The NPA remains confident in the strength of its case against the accused and said it was ready to proceed when the trial resumes.