Media Statement

Advisory Panel extends NDPP selection process to broaden Candidate pool

17 November 2025

The Chairperson of the Advisory Panel for the selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, convened a meeting of the Panel today, Monday, 17 November 2025, to consider the screening of applicants and nominated candidates for the position of National Director of Public Prosecutions.

During today’s sitting, the Panel considered 27 applications and nominations received, of which only six met the minimum requirements.

Given the importance of and national footprint of the Head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Panel felt that it is important to extend the recruitment process so as to broaden the pool of candidates.

In this regard, the Panel resolved to write to the Legal Practice Council (LPC) to extend the call for nominations to all law bodies, in order to broaden the pool of eligible candidates.
The bodies will be given until the 24th November 2025 to submit their nominations. The Panel will meet within the week of the 24th to conduct shortlisting of candidates.
The Panel further resolved that all nominated individuals must formally accept their nomination in writing, and that all nominations with supporting documents must be submitted to NDPPpanel@justice.gov.za

The panel reviewed its timetable as follows:
• Publishing of Shortlisted names for public comments: 26 November – 2nd December 2025
• Interviews will take place: 10 – 12 December 2025

The Panel will submit its recommended to the President following the completion of the process and confirms that this will be done within the timeframe required by the President, despite the revised schedule.

Media enquiries: Terrence Manase, Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development – 082 338 6707

Audio: Terrence Manase, Spokesperson to the Chairperson of the Advisory Panel for the Selection of the NDPP, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, on the Panel’s decision to extend the period for nominations to ensure a fair and competitive process.

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA