‘Surprise appointee’ Andy Mothibi officially takes reins as South Africa’s new Director of Public Prosecutions
Following a process where no shortlisted candidates were found to be suitable, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on 6 January announced SIU head Andy Mothibi would replace Shamila Batohi as the nation's Director of Public Prosecutions. Amid ongoing controversy, Mothibi took office yesterday.