Nomgcobo Jiba

Nomgcobo Jiba is a South African lawyer and prosecutor who served as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions at the National Prosecuting Authority. Quotes “When I became a prosecutor in 1988, like most South African and African girls, I never dreamt that one day I would serve my country and society as the deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions. My vision did not stretch as far as that because the circumstances of our growth did not allow us to see ourselves as leaders of society. However, inspired by the ideal of justice and the rule of law, my vision grew with my experience as a prosecutor in a village or a village town. My eyes began to open to unlimited prospects of serving my country beyond a village prosecutor.” IOL “I realised that whether in war or peacetime, we need prosecutors who are courageous champions of justice and defenders of the rule of law. Whether in a constitutional democracy or a dictatorship, society needs prosecutors who reflect the values and principles of society on life, liberty and property.” IOL “The inquiry is a platform I hope to heal from, whatever the outcome. I am finally judged by persons whose integrity and sense of fairness I trust completely. I welcome this inquiry as an opportunity to account for my years in the NPA leadership. What is comfortable is that the inquiry is held in the public so my critics and society in general can see the truth. Whatever the outcome I cherish the moment to speak for myself in my own words.” IOL “The NPA is bigger than any one of us. It is a national treasure that must be treated with reverence by all of us and honoured for its indispensable constitutional role in preserving the rule of law. Our constitutional democratic system depends on what the NPA does. A weak NPA will undermine the goals of our constitutional system. A strong NPA will promote our constitutional goals.” IOL “For many years of reading and hearing criticisms against me I have maintained silence, on the advice of my legal team, particularly Mr Majavu sitting right next to me, preferring to speak only through my work. This inquiry liberates me to speak and air my views on the NPA that I have diligently and faithfully served for 27 years.” IOL External links Category:South African women Category:South African lawyers Category:Women lawyers Category:Living people