Ramaphosa Appoints Leonard Lekgetho as New SIU Chief

Leonard Lekgetho appointed as head of the SIU

Leonard Lekgetho has 19 years’ experience in the SIU and has degrees in law, education and science

Ramaphosa appoints Leonard Lekgetho as new SIU chief

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho as the new head of the Special Investigating Unit, effective Tuesday, September 1, following his seven-month stint as acting head of the anti-corruption agency.

Ramaphosa appoints SIU powerhouse Leonard Lekgetho as unit's permanent head

He has been acting SIU head since February, when advocate Andy Mothibi left the SIU to become National Director of Public Prosecutions.

From Scorpions investigator to SIU boss: Who is Leonard Lekgetho?

Advocate Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho has taken over permanently as head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on Tuesday after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his appointment on Monday evening. Lekgetho had been acting in the position since advocate Andy Mothibi left the SIU in February to become National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). READ: Mothibi can no longer defend Batohi’s decision to drop Cato Manor charges He brings more…

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President Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho as head of the SIU with effect from Tuesday