December 5, 2025

Freedom Under Law has submitted an objection to Menzi Simelane’s nomination as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).  On 27 November 2025, the Advisory Panel for the selection of the NDPP announced that it had “identified six candidates who met the minimum requirements.” These candidates are advocate Nicolette Bell, advocate Hermione Cronje, advocate Andrea Johnson, […]

Honourable Minister M. Kubayi Chairperson, Advisory Panel for the selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions Per e-mail: NDPPpanel@justice.gov.za Dear Honourable Minister Kubayi, SUBMISSION ON THE SUITABILITY OF ADVOCATE MENZI SIMELANE FOR THE POSITION OF NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS Introduction Background The Legal framework “be a fit and proper person, with due regard