Tag: Public Prosecutions
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Surprise as Ramaphosa appoints SIU boss Andy Mothibi as SA’s new NDPP
Overview of the Announcement In a move that stunned observers, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced advocate Andy Mothibi as South Africa’s new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). The decision came despite Mothibi not featuring among the six candidates publicly interviewed for the role, raising questions about the process and the implications for the National Prosecuting…
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Ramaphosa Shocks with Surprise Pick: Andy Mothibi New NDPP in South Africa
Overview: A surprise move in SA’s justice landscape In a move that caught many by surprise, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed advocate Andy Mothibi to lead South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Mothibi, best known for his tenure as head of the SIU (Special Investigating Unit), was not…
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Lino Anguzu Named New Director of Public Prosecutions in Uganda
Uganda Names Lino Anguzu as the New Director of Public Prosecutions President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the appointment of Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Anguzu will succeed Justice Jane Frances Abodo, who recently transitioned to the role of Principal Judge. The appointment has been forwarded to Parliament’s Appointments Committee…
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Uganda Appoints Lino Anguzu as New Director of Public Prosecutions
Overview: A Notable Appointment for Uganda’s Prosecution Service In a move that signals continuity and reform within Uganda’s criminal justice system, President Museveni has named Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Anguzu will assume the helm after Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo was elevated to Principal Judge. The appointment, disclosed…