BATOHI THROWS SUPPORT BEHIND NEW NDPP MOTHIBI DESPITE ADVERSE REACTION

Outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi has thrown her support behind Advocate Andy Mothibi, whom President Cyril Ramaphosa has named as the new head of the NDPP.

Batohi welcomed and congratulated Advocate Andy Mothibi on his appointment as her successor, saying she has full trust in his leadership.

Ramaphosa appointed Mothibi as the new head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

The move surprised many after he was selected despite not being among the candidates interviewed during the formal selection process.

Mothibi will take over from Batohi when her term ends in January.

While the appointment has drawn criticism, Batohi said she welcomed the decision, describing it as timely, as the NPA continues its efforts to rebuild, strengthen institutional integrity, and advance justice.

“Adv Mothibi is a person of integrity, who comes with a strong track record and who understands what it means to fight for the rule of law in this country,” Batohi said.

“As head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), and as a key stakeholder in the law enforcement environment, he is no stranger to the work of the NPA and the broader criminal justice system.”

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