In Conversation With Mbekezeli Benjamin is Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter.

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Ramaphosa has kicked off the search for South Africa’s next top prosecutor, but his chosen selection panel is already under fire. The team, chaired by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi (who’s not a lawyer), will shortlist candidates to replace NPA boss Shamila Batohi when her term ends in early 2026. Critics, including the DA, say the panel doesn’t have enough hands-on legal or prosecutorial experience… which matters when you’re picking someone to lead the country’s entire criminal justice system.
21 Oct 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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