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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South Africa: Appointment of Adv Mothibi to NPA Welcomed
[SAnews.gov.za] The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has welcomed the appointment of current Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
Batohi Backs Andy Mothibi to Lead National Prosecuting Authority into Next Phase
Batohi Backs Andy Mothibi to Lead National Prosecuting Authority into Next Phase Outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi has expressed strong confidence in Advocate Andy Mothibi, who is set to assume leadership of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) next month, describing him as a leader of integrity capable of taking the institution "to greater heights".Advocate Mothibi will take over the reins when Batohi…
Ramaphosa bypasses shortlisted candidates, appoints Andy Mothibi as new NPA head – The Mail & Guardian
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Advocate Andy Mothibi as the new national director of public prosecutions (NDPP), with effect from 1 February. The decision follows the conclusion of an advisory panel process in which six shortlisted candidates were deemed unsuitable for the role after interviews which were broadcast live on television. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said it was Ramaphosa…
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