Justice Minister sets timeline for NPA head selection as Batohi exit looms

Simon Nare

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has led the Advisory Panel for the Selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions in the adoption of its terms of reference and set out a timeframe for its selection process.

The minister convened the panel’s first meeting, which sat on Thursday, and agreed on timelines for shortlisting and interviews to ensure a “transparent, merit-based, and efficient process”.

The panel adopted the terms of reference guiding the selection process and concluded that nominations and applications would be invited from interested persons and organisations through a media advertisement.

“The meeting marked a significant step towards ensuring capable, ethical, and independent leadership for the NPA, confirming the Panel’s mandate and outlining its operational framework,” the department said in a statement.

Key timeframes were adopted as follows:

•18 – 19 October 2025: Advertisement placed in the media.

•07 November 2025: Closing date for