Kubayi set to chair Advisory Panel for the selection of the NDPP

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi

The Advisory Panel for the selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), chaired by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will begin its interviews in Pretoria on Wednesday.

This as Adv. Shamila Batohi is set to vacate the post in January 2026.

A total of six shortlisted candidates who met the minimum requirements will sit for interviews over the next two days.

These candidates include the former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Adv. Menzi Simelane, former inaugural Investigating Directorate (IDAC) Head, Adv. Hermione Cronje and current IDAC Head, Adv. Andrea Johnson.

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DATE: SUNDAY, 07 DECEMBER 2025

ADVISORY PANEL ANNOUNCES INTERVIEW DATES FOR NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (NDPP) CANDIDATES

The Advisory Panel for the selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions…

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