Cosatu says the National Prosecuting Authority faces up to 600 vacant prosecutor posts and the loss of 47 experienced staff to early retirement.

Labour Federation, COSATU has raised concerns over reported shortages and staffing pressures at the National Prosecuting Authority. COSATU says the NPA is facing a shortage of prosecutors, compounded by early retirements and high vacancy rates, at a time when the country is battling rising levels of crime, corruption, and increasingly sophisticated criminal syndicates. The federation warns that ongoing budget constraints and understaffing are weakening the state's ability to effectively prosecute crime and deliver justice. We spoke to Matthew Parks, COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator.