Mothibi's 'outstanding legal mind' gets him top job

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday appointed advocate Andy Mothibi as the new national director of public prosecutions (NDPP).

- Enkosi Selane

Mothibi is to begin his role as head of the National Prosecuting Authority effective on 1 February, taking over from Shamila Batohi.

The appointment comes after a panel led by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi interviewed six candidates out of 32 applicants.

"The panel advised the president that none of the interviewed candidates were suitable for the role of NDPP," said the Presidency.

This comes after it submitted its report to the president on 12 December, 2025. Ramaphosa defended his decision, describing Mothibi as "one of the really outstanding legal minds in our country, who has distinguished himself both in the prosecutorial area as a prosecutor in the past".