JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Andy Mothibi as South Africa’s new National Director of Public Prosecutions.
Mothibi's appointment comes into effect from 1 February 2026.
The President is confident that Mothibi's appointment will not be delayed.
This is despite a court challenge to halt the appointment process.
A law firm filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court to prevent the president from appointing Shamila Batohi’s successor.
"I’ve been applying my mind. We will be acting to the recommendations that have been put forward to me," Ramaphosa said.
"We know that there has been a court challenge. We have a response. There is a very clear response to what they’ve said.”
The advisory panel concluded that none of the recently interviewed candidates were suitable for the role.
Mothibi is currently head of the Special Investigating Unit and brings experience as a public prosecutor, magistrate and senior legal executive.
Ramaphosa has thanked outgoing NDPP Advocate Shamila Batohi for her service.