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Ramaphosa appoints Advocate Andy Mothibi as new prosecutions boss

President Ramaphosa appointed Advocate Andy Mothibi as NDPP after advisory panel found no suitable candidate among six interviewed, effective 1 February 2026.

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed advocate Andy Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions , despite Mothibi not being among the six interviewed candidates.
  • The MK Party accused Ramaphosa of orchestrating the outcome to position Mothibi in a powerful role and shield his nephew Maumela from prosecution in a corruption scandal.
  • Security strategist Andy Mashaile welcomed Mothibi's appointment, citing his experience and strategic insight as valuable assets for the NPA.
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eNCA broke the news in on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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