Pretoria: The Advisory Panel to select a new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced interview dates for candidates vying for the job. The post will become vacant in January 2026 at the retirement of current incumbent, Advocate Shamila Batohi.
According to South African Government News Agency, the Advisory Panel for the selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions, chaired by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has advanced to the next phase of the recruitment process and will interview six shortlisted candidates who met the minimum requirements.
The interviews are scheduled to take place over two days, on 10 and 11 December 2025, at the Auditor-General South Africa Offices, located at 4 Daventry Street, Lynnwood Bridge Office Park, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, South Africa. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development released a statement on Sunday confirming these details.
The six shortlisted candidates are Advocate Nicolette Astraid Bell, Advocate Hermione Cronje, Advocate Andrea Johnson, Advocate Xolisile Khanyile, Advocate Adrian Mopp, and Advocate Menzi Simelane. The interviews are expected to commence from 10am on Wednesday and will be livestreamed on the department's YouTube channel.
In November, President Ramaphosa informed Parliament of the decision to appoint an Advisory Panel for the Selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions. This move is aimed at instilling public confidence in the process and the person who will fill the impending vacancy.