Fraud & Corruption
Criminal Prosecutions — Hawks & NPA Status
The progress of misconduct cases handed to the Hawks and NPA, from registration to conviction.
Tracking matters once they leave your hands
When a misconduct matter is handed to the Hawks or the NPA, the entity loses control of the timeline but not its accountability to report on the outcome. Section 34 of PRECCA underpins the referral, and oversight bodies expect a current status for every case in the prosecution pipeline. AuditPro Core tracks each handed-over matter from registration through investigation to conviction so nothing disappears into the justice system unaccounted for.
The Numbers
AuditPro Core renders this view from your tenant's live, tamper-evident records. The figures below are illustrative sample data.
Matters referred
412
Enrolled by NPA
138
33%
Convictions
41
▲ 9
Stalled > 3 yrs
156
Cases by prosecution stage
Prosecution pipeline
| Stage | Cases | Value (R m) |
|---|---|---|
| Referred to Hawks | 412 | 3120 |
| Under investigation | 196 | 1840 |
| Enrolled by NPA | 138 | 1210 |
| On trial | 72 | 690 |
| Convicted | 41 | 318 |
Figures shown are illustrative sample data for demonstration. AuditPro Core renders these views from your own tenant's live, tamper-evident records.
The prosecution pipeline
A criminal matter passes through registration, investigation, decision to prosecute, trial and verdict. Knowing the current stage prevents the false comfort that referral alone resolves a case.
Hawks and NPA roles
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation investigates serious matters, while the NPA decides on and conducts prosecution. Tracking which body holds the matter clarifies who to follow up with.
Ageing and dormancy
Matters can sit for years without movement. Ageing each case surfaces dormant referrals so the entity can engage the investigating authority rather than assume progress.
Outcome reporting
Convictions, withdrawals and declinations all need to be recorded and reported. A withdrawn or declined matter may warrant renewed internal disciplinary action.
How AuditPro Core Bridges the Gap
- Pipeline tracking: each referred matter moves through defined criminal-justice stages with the responsible authority recorded.
- Exception alerts: dormant cases past expected timeframes are flagged for follow-up.
- Traceability to source: each matter links to its originating finding and evidence bundle.
- Audit-ready export: prosecution status exports for oversight and PRECCA reporting.
Key Takeaways
- Referral to the Hawks or NPA starts a process the entity must still monitor.
- Track which authority holds each matter to follow up effectively.
- Age cases to surface dormant referrals.
- A withdrawal or declination may reopen the internal disciplinary route.
See This on Your Own Data
AuditPro Core renders this dashboard from your tenant's live, tamper-evident records — every figure traceable to source.