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flag Six candidates, including discredited former NPA head Menzi Simelane, vie for top prosecutorial role in South Africa.

flag Menzi Simelane, the former National Director of Public Prosecutions, is among six candidates shortlisted for the top NPA role, despite being deemed unfit to practice by the Johannesburg Society of Advocates and facing serious misconduct allegations. flag The Department of Justice confirmed all six met minimum qualifications, with public interviews set for December 10–11, 2025, in Pretoria. flag The selection panel, chaired by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, will recommend a candidate to President Cyril Ramaphosa. flag Simelane’s inclusion has drawn criticism over his past conduct, including providing contradictory testimony and undermining prosecutorial independence. flag The process unfolds amid broader scrutiny of accountability and the protection of whistleblowers.

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