Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said that South Africa had also registered its displeasure with the country after it denied its extradition request.
The Justice and Correctional Services ministry say they will appeal the unsuccessful extradition verdict made by United Arab Emirates (UAE) to return the Gupta brothers. However, International law expert Professor André Thomashausen says SA’s options are thin since the wanted brothers are alleged to have left Dubai following the conclusion of the extradition hearing.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says the justice department and the National Prosecuting Authority must be held to account for failing to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta from the United Arab Emirates.