The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa is a vital institution in the country’s criminal justice system. As the state’s prosecution arm, the NPA plays a central role in ensuring justice by preparing and conducting criminal prosecutions following police investigations. Here’s a look at the leadership and key staff members who drive the NPA’s mission of upholding justice and the rule of law.

Leadership of the NPA

1. National Director of Public Prosecutions

• Adv Shamila Batohi is at the helm of the NPA as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). She oversees the entire prosecutorial function of the NPA, ensuring that justice is served across South Africa. With her extensive experience, Adv Batohi leads the organization in achieving its core mandate of criminal prosecution.

2. Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions

• Adv Rodney De Kock (National Prosecutions Service): Responsible for overseeing the prosecutorial services nationwide, ensuring that all prosecutions are carried out with fairness and efficiency.
• Adv Anton du Plessis (Strategy, Operations, and Compliance): Manages the strategic operations and ensures compliance within the NPA.
• Adv Ouma Rabaji-Rasethaba (Asset Forfeiture Unit [AFU]): Heads the AFU, focusing on the seizure of assets related to criminal activities, particularly organized crime and corruption.

Special Directors of Public Prosecutions

• Adv Bonnie Currie-Gamwo (Special Director: Sexual Offences and Community Affairs [SOCA]): Spearheads efforts in prosecuting sexual offences and ensuring justice for vulnerable members of society.
• Adv Trish Matzke (Special Director: National Prosecutions Service [NPS]): Works alongside Adv De Kock to ensure that the NPS functions smoothly across all regions.

Directors of Public Prosecutions (Regional Leadership)

The NPA has a strong presence across South Africa, with each region being led by a Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). These leaders are tasked with overseeing prosecutions in their respective regions.

• Adv Nicolette Bell (Western Cape Division)
• Adv Andrew Chauke (Gauteng Local Division)
• Adv Nkebe Kanyane (Mpumalanga Division)
• Adv Barry Madolo (Eastern Cape Division: Mthatha)
• Adv Matodzi Rachel Makhari-Sekhaolelo (North West Division)
• Adv Sibongile Mzinyathi (Gauteng Division: Pretoria)
• Adv Livingstone Sakata (Northern Cape Division)
• Adv Navilla Somaru (Acting: Free State Division)
• Adv Ivy Thenga (Limpopo Division)
• Adv Elaine Zungu (KwaZulu-Natal Division)

Communications Team

The NPA’s communications team plays a crucial role in keeping the public informed about its activities and developments.

• Mr Isaac Dhludhlu (Deputy Information Officer)
• Ms Bulelwa Makeke (Head: Communications)
• Adv Mthunzi Mhaga (NDPP Spokesperson)
• Ms Phindi Mjonondwana (Regional Spokesperson: Gauteng Local Division)
• Mr Eric Ntabazalila (Regional Spokesperson: Western Cape Division)
• Ms Monica Nyuswa (Regional Spokesperson: Mpumalanga Division)
• Ms Natasha Ramkisson-Kara (Regional Spokesperson: KZN Division)

These individuals are instrumental in ensuring that the NPA continues to uphold its mission of prosecuting criminal offenses, supporting justice, and maintaining public confidence in South Africa’s legal system.

For more information about the NPA and its role in the country’s criminal justice system, you can visit the official page for the National Prosecuting Authority.