The resignation request by the head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption has exposed a deeper problem at the heart of South Africa's prosecuting authority. The Prosecutions Project argues that opaque, executive-controlled appointment processes undermine public confidence and is calling for urgent legislative reform to ensure transparent, independent and merit-based appointments to the National Prosecuting Authority's senior leadership.
Fixing the NPA: Challenges Facing South Africa’s Prosecuting Authority and the Reforms Needed
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is central to the fight against corruption and organised crime, but years of institutional strain have raised serious concerns about its capacity and independence. In this webinar hosted by the New South Institute (NSI), a panel of experts unpacks the key challenges facing the NPA and discusses the reforms needed to strengthen prosecutions, rebuild institutional capacity, and restore confidence in South Africa’s criminal justice system. The discussion is anchored in a policy brief by Nicole Fritz and forms part of NSI’s broader work on strengthening public institutions and improving leadership appointments in the public service.
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