‘Unexpected but welcome’ is how some experts have described
the appointment of Adv. Andy Mothibi, by President Cyril
Ramaphosa, as the next National Director of Public
Prosecutions.
Mothibi is the current head of the Special Investigating Unit -
SIU.
Last month, the Advisory Panel interviewed six candidates for
the position; however, in the report it submitted to Ramaphosa
it indicated that none was suitable.
Questions are now being raised about the process followed in
making the appointment.
Mothibi’s appointment will take effect on February 1st, 2026, as
the tenure of the current head, Shamila Batohi - who’s come under fire in recent months, comes to an end.

&lsquo;Unexpected but welcome&rsquo; is how some experts have described the appointment of Adv. Andy Mothibi, by President Cyril Ramaphosa, as the next National Director of Public Prosecutions. Mothibi is the current head of the Special Investigating Unit - SIU. Last month, the Advisory Panel interviewed six candidates for the position; however, in the report it submitted to Ramaphosa it indicated that none was suitable. Questions are now being raised about the process followed in making the appointment. Mothibi&rsquo;s appointment will take effect on February 1st, 2026, as the tenure of the current head, Shamila Batohi - who&rsquo;s come under fire in recent months, comes to an end.

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