Ramaphosa appoints Advocate Andy Mothibi as new prosecutions boss

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…

Four things you need to know about new NPA boss Advocate Andy Mothibi

Political parties have responded with varying degrees of support and concern.

SIU’s Andy Mothibi appointed NDPP boss as Ramaphosa scraps “shambolic” shortlist

Ramaphosa appoints SIU head Andy Mothibi as NDPP, ditching flawed shortlist, averting legal showdown and calming fears of constitutional disaster.

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…

Ramaphosa taps SIU head to replace Batohi as new NPA boss

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Andy Mothibi as South Africa’s new national director of public Prosecutions (NDPP).

Ramaphosa appoints SIU boss Andy Mothibi as SA’s new NDPP

President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed advocate Andy Mothibi to lead the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Tuesday, a surprising decision after Mothibi was not among the six candidates interviewed for the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) position.