💨 Abstract

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Andy Mothibi, the head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) in South Africa. Mothibi will replace Shamila Batohi, who is retiring at the end of January 2026. The selection process, led by the Minister of Justice, initially found no suitable candidates among the interviewed applicants.

Courtesy: Nobantu Cala