NPA headquarters
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has named the panel for the selection of the new National Director of Public Prosecutions.
The current National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi’s term of office comes to an end in January 2026.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will lead the seven-member panel.
The panel will also include, the Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, the Chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality, the Auditor-General of South Africa, the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission, a representative of the Black Lawyers Association and a representative of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers.
“The President has mandated the panel to call for nominations through an open and transparent manner, conduct shortlisting, interviews, ensure vetting of suitable candidates, and submit the names of three suitable candidates with a detailed report on suitability of the individuals to the President for consideration,” the Presidency said in a statement.
“The panel is required its final report with recommendations to the President within three months of the appointment as the panel.”