Thandi Modise accuses AfriForum of abusing the courts over ‘land issue’
The lobby group plans to embark on a private prosecution of Modise for alleged animal cruelty at her North West farm
Lobby group AfriForum’s bid to privately prosecute her smacks of abuse of judicial processes for narrow political ends related to the land issue, says National Council of Provinces chairwoman Thandi Modise. Under South African law, private prosecutions are permitted in cases where the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) decides to not prosecute. The group has indicated it would pursue a culpable homicide case against Duduzane Zuma and a fraud and perjury case against Nomgcobo Jiba. It is also pursuing Grace Mugabe for assault and Alexis Bizos, son of struggle lawyer George Bizos, after he allegedly assaulted his wife. AfriForum said on Thursday it would embark on a private prosecution of Modise for alleged animal cruelty at her North West farm within the next three months. "[Modise] has noted the announcement by AfriForum today in the media that they will be pursuing private prosecution against her in connection with an incident … at her farm … in 2014," Parliament spokesman Moloto...
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