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Top news items in S. African major media outlets

Xinhua, November 1, 2016 Adjust font size:

The following are highlights of South African major news outlets on Tuesday.

-- The decision to withdraw fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is proof there was no political interference in the matter, the ANC Women's League said on Monday.

National Prosecuting Authority chief Shaun Abrahams' decision was proof that the organization was independent and operating according to the Constitution, the ANCWL said in a statement.(News24)

-- The withdrawal of fraud charges by National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan does not mean he is out of the woods just yet.

The Hawks investigating team assigned to the alleged 'rogue unit' case has increased its personnel, with the intention of finding a stronger and more compelling case against Gordhan. (City Press)

-- Archbishop Emeritus, Njongonkulu Ndungane has added his voice to the list of high-profile people calling for the resignation of National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Shaun Abrahams.

This follows the NPA's withdrawal of fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and two former tax officials.(South African Broadcasting Corporation) Endit