Maharaj lays charges against the Mail and Guardian and journalist Sam Sole
By Khanyisa Tabata
19 November 2011
Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj’s attorneys have laid criminal charges against the Mail & Gaurdian and its journalist Sam Sole.
They are accused of contravening the National Prosecuting Act. Maharaj wants police to investigate the possible theft of the records of various inquiries.
The Mail & Guardian yesterday withheld a report alleging wrongdoing by Maharaj, following threats of criminal prosecution. The weekly publication is approaching Public Prosecutions director Menzi Simelane for permission to disclose the material.
19 November 2011
Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj’s attorneys have laid criminal charges against the Mail & Gaurdian and its journalist Sam Sole.
They are accused of contravening the National Prosecuting Act. Maharaj wants police to investigate the possible theft of the records of various inquiries.
The Mail & Guardian yesterday withheld a report alleging wrongdoing by Maharaj, following threats of criminal prosecution. The weekly publication is approaching Public Prosecutions director Menzi Simelane for permission to disclose the material.
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