UPDATE: ‘There was no collusion between witnesses’ – NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) told media there was no collusion between the women who testified against Bob Hewitt in his rape and sexual assault case prior to his trial.

This follows today’s reports by SABC News that it was in possession of emails which indicated the women communicated with each other before the case went to court. NPA spokesperson, Luvuyo Mfaku, said there is no merit to the allegations.

“The prosecutor who prosecuted the matter lead evidence on the basis of the statement’s the witnesses deposed to the police. It is the responsibility of the prosecutor to prepare witnesses for court but not to coach them – to tell them what is permissible and what is not permissible. I would imagine that the engagement that she (the prosecutor) had with the witnesses was in line with educating themabout court processes,” Mfaku told SABC.

Read the previous articles on Bob Hewitt here:

‘Hewitt’s accusers may have colluded’ – SABC

Sheehan refers the NEWS to WMACA for comment

NEWS’ journalist subpoenaed to testify in Bob Hewitt trial

Slater concludes her testimony in Hewitt trial

Press accuracy defended in High Court

Let the facts speak for itself

Another woman claims Hewitt abused her

Hewitt found guilty

Hewitt sentenced to six years

Former tennis star legend to apply for leave to appeal

Leave to appeal by Hewitt postponed

Hewitt restricted to his house