The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has rejected reports that arrest warrants have been issued against March and March Movement leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and her husband, Xolani Zuma.
The authority said no such warrants had been issued, disputing the movement’s claims after Xolani announced that he had received information suggesting that the couple faced imminent arrest.
“The NPA wishes to categorically deny that any warrant of arrest was issued,” the authority said.
The prosecuting authority further emphasised that its decisions were made independently, without interference from political parties, government officials or other individuals.
It said all prosecutorial decisions were based on the Constitution, applicable legislation and the evidence available.
“ As a general principle, the NPA does not normally make comments on matters of operations such as possible arrests and investigations before the law enforcement process involved is completed,” said NPA national spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago.
The authority explained that details of any charges and the grounds for prosecution would become clear through court proceedings once a case had been formally enrolled.
It also called on individuals and organisations to avoid making allegations without a factual basis, warning that such claims could distort public understanding of the criminal justice system or undermine confidence in it.
“The NPA remains dedicated to discharging its functions without fear, favour or prejudice,” it said.
March and March leaders ready to surrender
The NPA’s denial comes after Xolani claimed that warrants had been issued for his arrest and that of his wife, who heads the controversial March and March Movement.
According to Zuma, the alleged legal action was connected to the movement’s activities, including its campaign against undocumented immigration in South Africa.
He nevertheless expressed uncertainty about the authenticity of the information, saying the movement was working to verify the claims. He did not specify which activities may have prompted the alleged warrants.
At the time of his announcement, there was no independent verification that the warrants had been issued.
Zuma said that despite questioning the reports, he and Ngobese-Zuma would cooperate with law enforcement if the claims were confirmed.
“I do not believe that it is true, but to the extent that it is, we are available to hand ourselves over to the Police today,” he said.
