By Lebone Rodah Mosima
The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Wednesday that incoming prosecutions chief Advocate Andy Mothibi must show “through action alone” that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will act independently.
“Cases, regardless of who may be involved, or their political exposure, must be prioritised and prosecuted without fear, favour or political consideration,” the party said in a statement.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that Mothibi, the head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), would become National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) from 1 February, after an advisory panel found that none of the interviewed candidates were suitable for the post.
The EFF said Mothibi’s SIU role should not be treated as an endorsement. His tenure should be judged on “fair, effective and just prosecutions,” it said.
Mothibi will take over from Advocate Shamila Batohi, who has been criticised for slow progress in high-profile corruption prosecutions.
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