National Prosecuting Authority

National Prosecuting Authority
Agency overview
Formed1998; 26 years ago (1998)
JurisdictionSouth Africa
HeadquartersSilverton, Pretoria
Employees4 500
Annual budgetR 4.956 billion (2022-23)[1]
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Parent departmentDepartment of Justice and Constitutional Development
Key document
Websitewww.npa.gov.za

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is the agency of the South African Government responsible for state prosecutions. Under Section 179 of the South African Constitution and the National Prosecuting Authority Act of 1998, which established the NPA in 1998, the NPA has the power to institute criminal proceedings on behalf of the state and to carry out any necessary functions incidental to institution of criminal proceedings. The NPA is accountable to Parliament, and final responsibility over it lies with the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.

  1. ^ "NPA Annual Report 2022-23" (PDF).