The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is a critical agency within the South African Government responsible for overseeing state prosecutions. In the country’s criminal justice system, the NPA ensures that legal processes are followed in criminal cases. The core responsibility of the NPA is to conduct criminal prosecutions that result from police investigations, making their role pivotal in maintaining justice and law enforcement.
If you need to reach out to the NPA, whether for general inquiries, media purposes, or reporting corruption, here are the key contact details:
NPA Email Contacts:
- General Communication: communication@npa.gov.za
- Media Enquiries: media@npa.gov.za
- Representations: repsadmin@npa.gov.za
- PAIA Enquiries: PAIA@npa.gov.za
PAIA Deputy Information Officer: Isaac Dhludhlu
Specialized NPA Services:
- Thuthuzela Care Centre: thuthuzela@npa.gov.za
- National Prosecutions Service: Tel: 012 845 6705
- Investigating Directorate (Case Referrals): id-leads@npa.gov.za
- Office of the NDPP (National Director of Public Prosecutions): ndpp@npa.gov.za
Useful Hotline Contact Details:
The NPA also offers several hotlines for reporting issues or making inquiries. These lines ensure that public concerns are addressed efficiently:
- NPA Toll-Free Hotline: 0800 212 580
Toll-Free Fax: 0800 203 698
Email: npa@behonest.co.za
SMS Number: 49017
Free Post: BNT165, Advance Call Pty (Ltd), Brooklyn Square, 0075
Support for Victims of Crime and Gender-Based Violence (GBV):
- GBV Command Centre: Tel: 0800 428 428
From Cell Phone: Dial 1207867#
SMS ‘Help’ to 3153 - SAPS Crime Stop: Tel: 0860 10111
SMS Crime Line: 32211 - National Human Trafficking Helpline: Tel: 0800 222 777
- Suicide Helpline: Tel: 0800 567 567
- Women Abuse Helpline: Tel: 0800 150 150
For further reading on the NPA or to learn more about its functions, click on the following internal links: