HEAD of the specialised commercial crimes unit Lawrence Mrwebi has defended himself against allegations that he is not fit and proper for his job, saying that he is being victimised and that the scathing criticism of his conduct by two courts is unjustified.In court papers he claimed the application by the General Council of the Bar to have him removed from the roll of advocates was part of his victimisation by "elements" in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).The media has been rife with reports of NPA infighting. However, the bar council was careful in its founding affidavit to separate its application, which was based largely on court records and judgments, from media reports.The bar council has applied for Mr Mrwebi, deputy national director of public prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba and North Gauteng director of public prosecutions Sibongile Mzinyathi to be struck off the roll. Its application is largely based on sharp criticism in court judgments over the way Ms Jiba, Mr Mrwebi...
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