JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is preparing for the appointment of a new National Director of Public Prosecutions, a process set out in the Constitution and the NPA Act.
The position holds significant responsibility for prosecutorial decisions and must remain independent from political influence.
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Civil Society Organisations held discussions on Thursday on the processes that need to be followed.
Lawson Naidoo, CASAC Executive Director, discussed civil society’s views on the legal and procedural steps that should guide this appointment with eNCA.