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Incoming National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Jan Lekgoa Mothibi.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Jan Lekgoa Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions, replacing Advocate Shamila Batohi whose term is coming to an end.
The appointment will be effective from the 1st of February 2026.
Adv. Mothibi, who is currently the Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), began his career as a public prosecutor in the Johannesburg and Soweto magistrates and regional courts.
He has also served as a magistrate in the Johannesburg and Soweto magistrates’ courts.
Adv. Mothibi has previously served in various public and private sector roles, including at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as head of corporate legal services and head of governance.
SIU head appointment
With the appointment of Adv. Mothibi as the NDPP leaving a vacancy at the SIU, Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho as the acting head.
Lekgetho is currently serving as the SIU CEO.
Meanwhile, Ramaphosa thanked outgoing NDPP head, Advocate Shamila Batohi, for her service and contribution.
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