South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed advocate Andy Mothibi as the leader of the National Prosecuting Authority from 1 February. Mothibi is currently the head of the country’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
In a statement issued on Tuesday Ramaphosa said Mothibi will replace advocate Shamila Batohi, who retires at the end of January after seven years in the position.
In a panel chaired by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, they interviewed six of an initial 32 candidates over two days.
“The panel concluded its process and submitted its report to the President on the 12th of December 2025. In its report, the panel advised the President that none of the interviewed candidates were suitable for the role of NDPP,” read the statement.
“The panel concluded its process and submitted its report to the President on the 12th of December 2025. In its report, the panel advised the President that none of the interviewed candidates were suitable for the role of NDPP,” read the statement.
