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EDITORIAL | NPA team prosecuting Madlanga commission cases must be above reproach

Dailydispatch · · 465 words · By Daily Dispatch Dispatch
Professional Competence of State Advocates State Corruption and Justice System Reform
open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/opinion/2026-04-30-editorial-npa-team-prose…

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“The Zondo commission which investigated state capture is one such example.”
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Multiple cross-reference sources confirm that the Zondo Commission into State Capture was a major investigation into corruption. The evidence specifically mentions the Zondo Commission and the investigation of the Sodi network.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Zondo Commission into State Capture to more recent parliamentary inquiries have exposed corruption.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-03-26-as-sc…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Sodi network was investigated at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-25-cat-matla…
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“Sister publication, The Herald, reported last week that despite being removed as prosecutor from two high-profile Eastern Cape cases and facing an internal investigation for his actions in at least one of them, Ntelwa is part of the task team dealing with matters stemming from the Madlanga commission.”
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The claim alleges specific details about Ntelwa's current role (being part of the task team dealing with Madlanga matters) and his prior disciplinary issues (removal from two high-profile Eastern Cape cases, internal investigation). While web search results confirm Ntelwa's resurfacing in a major case and his previous misconduct, the specific combination of 'The Herald' reporting this exact sequence of events (removal from two specific cases AND being part of the Madlanga task team) is not corroborated by multiple independent sources. The web results are general reports of his involvement in a new case.
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web search NEUTRAL — Despite being replaced as prosecutor in two high-profile cases amid a judicial finding of unethical conduct and incompetence, advocate Nceba Ntelwa has resurfaced at the centre of another major case —…
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-04-23-slammed-prosecut…
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web search NEUTRAL — THE SCOPE OF THE TASK TEAM While the task team is making arrests of individuals who have appeared before the Commission, the situation has raised questions as to why arrests are being made for crimes …
https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/04/26/explainer-madlanga-task-tea…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Commission’s Response and New Leadership. The Madlanga Commission played it cool on internal matters, saying it would not let talk of cracks derail its work. Spokesperson Jeremy Michaels kept mum …
https://centralnews.co.za/advocate-terry-motau-step-down-fro…
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“He is leading the prosecutorial charge against suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and city manager Kagiso Lerutla,”
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The web search results provided for this claim are entirely irrelevant, relating to Dell laptop shortcut keys (F1, F2, F3). No evidence was found to support the claim that Nceba Ntelwa is leading the prosecutorial charge against Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 11, 2017 · I have a new laptop, Inspiron 15 5000 series and the shortcut keys (F1 - mute, F2 - lower volume., F3 - increase volume) do not work. I have to go to the arrow in the lower right hand c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 7, 2020 · After a few years of working just fine the 3 volume buttons at the top of the keyboard now only work when I hold down the "Fn" key. When I am not holding down the "Fn" key the "mute" bu.…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 18, 2016 · Hello Everyone, I am looking for help on how to fix my problem. My F1- Mute, F2-Sound Decrease, and F3-Sound Increase buttons won't work on my new Dell™ Inspiron 15 Laptop Computer i555…
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“From about 2019 to 2021, when a judge ordered his removal from the case, Ntelwa also led the failed prosecution against televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused who were last year acquitted of dozens of charges of rape and human trafficking.”
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Web search results confirm that Nceba Ntelwa was involved in the Omotoso trial, which concerned charges of rape and human trafficking. One source explicitly mentions that Ntelwa was removed from the case in 2021, and the acquittal of Omotoso and co-accused is reported across multiple search results, corroborating the core facts of the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tim Omotoso Listen (born Timothy Oluseun Omotoso, 14 July 1958) is a Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International (JDI), based in Durban, South Africa.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Omotoso
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web search NEUTRAL — READ: Pastor Timothy Omotoso acquitted on all charges of rape, human trafficking.Madolo said that lead prosecutor Nceba Ntelwa, against whom the judge made a litany of misconduct findings - and who wa…
https://www.ewn.co.za/2025/05/16/ec-director-of-public-prose…
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web search NEUTRAL — The case against rape-accused Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused, Zukiswa Sitho and Lusanda Sulani, continues at the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape today.
https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/rape-accused-pastor-timoth…
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“Judge Irma Schoeman had harsh words for Ntelwa both during the trial and her judgment that incorporated findings of unethical conduct, incompetence and lying to the court.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Judge Irma Schoeman criticized Nceba Ntelwa for misconduct. Sources mention her noting his misconduct, and one source specifically details her ruling regarding his unethical conduct.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tim Omotoso (born Timothy Oluseun Omotoso, 14 July 1958) is a Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International (JDI), based in Durban, South Africa. He was arrested by the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Omotoso
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web search NEUTRAL — Monday’s court application was another attempt at holding Omotoso accountable for the charges after Schoeman dismissed the request by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in July that she provide …
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2025-10-27-judgment-reserve…
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web search NEUTRAL — Judge Irma Schoeman said prosecutor Nceba Ntelwa did commit irregularities in the trial, but not to the extent that it resulted in a failure of justice. Omotoso trial: Application for mistrial, judge …
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/omotoso-trial-ap…
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“This included an effective admission by Ntelwa in an affidavit that he did not know the legal definition of rape.”
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Two distinct web search results confirm that Nceba Ntelwa made an admission in an affidavit regarding his lack of knowledge of the legal definition of rape, specifically concerning digital penetration.
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web search NEUTRAL — Advocate Advocate Nceba Ntelwa is a senior state prosecuting advocate within South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). 1.He was removed from the famous Pastor Omotoso case due to allegation…
https://x.com/Sunflowerreal/status/2046310273305223482
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web search NEUTRAL — Mr Ntelwa averred in one of such affidavits that he did not know that digital penetration of the genitalia constituted rape. It is inconceivable that a prosecutor with 14 years' experience, that is in…
https://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAECQBHC/2025/8.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Experience: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development · Location: South Africa · 1 connection on LinkedIn. View Nceba Ntelwa's profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion mem…
https://za.linkedin.com/in/nceba-ntelwa-940b8bb6
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“The judge was moved to comment in her judgment that it was “inconceivable that a prosecutor with 14 years’ experience, that is involved in a case where rape is one of the crimes … does not know what the definition of rape is”.”
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Multiple web search results, including one citing the specific quote, confirm Judge Schoeman's comment that it was 'inconceivable' for a prosecutor with 14 years of experience to not know the definition of rape.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tim Omotoso (born Timothy Oluseun Omotoso, 14 July 1958) is a Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International (JDI), based in Durban, South Africa. He was arrested by the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Omotoso
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable and famous South Africans who are the subjects of Wikipedia articles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Africans
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pretoria ( prih-TOR-ee-ə, pree-; Afrikaans: [prəˈtʉəria] ) is the administrative capital of South Africa, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign emba…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretoria
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“She said he was either “extremely incompetent or dishonest”.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Judge Schoeman stated that Nceba Ntelwa was either 'extremely incompetent or dishonest' in her judgment regarding the Omotoso trial.
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web search NEUTRAL — Judge Irma Schoeman said prosecutor Nceba Ntelwa did commit irregularities in the trial, but not to the extent that it resulted in a failure of justice. Omotoso trial: Application for mistrial, judge …
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/omotoso-trial-ap…
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web search NEUTRAL — In his application, Daubermann's stated that former state prosecutor Advocate Nceba Ntelwa, who has recused himself from the case, persuaded certain witnesses to commit perjury.
https://www.tiktok.com/@sabcnews/video/7335048420173958406
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web search NEUTRAL — In her judgment, Schoeman touched on the unethical conduct on the part of the State during the trial. During the trial, the defence accused the former prosecution team, which included State Advocates …
https://www.algoafm.co.za/local/timothy-omotoso-found-not-gu…
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“He was also later replaced in the R170m Fort Hare corruption case after a reported six-month delay in obtaining a certificate allowing the state to proceed with racketeering charges against the accused.”
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The web search results provided for this claim are entirely irrelevant, relating to the Boston Marathon (2026). No evidence was found to support the claim that Nceba Ntelwa was replaced in the R170m Fort Hare corruption case due to a delay in obtaining a certificate.
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web search NEUTRAL — BOSTON (3-April) — The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) looks forward to welcoming athletes from around the world to Boston for the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America on Monday, Ap…
https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 10, 2026 · Whether you’re running, cheering, or simply taking it all in, you’ll find everything you need to know about the race in this guide – from course details and spectator tips to event high…
https://www.boston.com/news/boston-marathon/2026/04/10/what-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 17, 2026 · Everything you need to know about the Boston Marathon, essential race tips and a full guide to the Boston Marathon.
https://therunningchannel.com/ultimate-guide-boston-marathon…
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