Deadline looms for new National Director of public Prosecutions

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Published Jan 4, 2026

Will the process to appoint South Africa's next National Director of Public Prosecutions be concluded by the time the incumbent, Advocate Shamila Bathohi vacates the post at the end of this month?

That is the question dominating the debate, as the race attracts growing interest, not only around the shortlisted candidates, but also around the integrity of the process itself, which has already been hit by a legal challenge.

SABC News Senior Reporter Canny Maphanga has more in this report.

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