# National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi says they are prioritising election-related cases to ensure speedy prosecution in order to protect the integrity of the polls. More than 25 election-related cases have been enrolled in court, with about 20 others still under investigation. In Gauteng alone, 14 arrests have been made. Mothibi says the NPA is working with police to ensure swift prosecution of offences including assault and intimidation of IEC staff:
NPA prioritising cases related to elections to speed up prosecutions [SOUND]
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