President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed current Head of Special Investigating Unit Andy Mothibi as the next National Director of Public Prosecutions with effect from the first of February. This comes as the tenure of the current head Shamila Batohi comes to an end. Ramaphosa's decision follows the conclusion of an advisory panel process in which six shortlisted candidates were deemed unsuitable for the position.  President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Advocate Andy Mothibi for his outstanding work and experience in the justice system. He has reiterated that the appointment of Advocate Mothibi was well with his right as empowered by the constitution , this after concerns have been raised about the appointment. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Affiliate Researcher in the Preventing State Capture and Corruption Program, Nicole Fritz 

<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed current Head of Special Investigating Unit Andy Mothibi as the next National Director of Public Prosecutions with effect from the first of February. This comes as the tenure of the current head Shamila Batohi comes to an end. Ramaphosa's decision follows the conclusion of an advisory panel process in which six shortlisted candidates were deemed unsuitable for the position. &nbsp;President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Advocate Andy Mothibi for his outstanding work and experience in the justice system. He has reiterated that the appointment of Advocate Mothibi was well with his right as empowered by the constitution , this after concerns have been raised about the appointment. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Affiliate Researcher in the Preventing State Capture and Corruption Program, Nicole Fritz&nbsp;</p>

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