The national director of public prosecutions says that key personnel are being targeted as part of a fight-back by state capture forces
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Batohi stressed top security clearance was not a requirement for Du Plessis’s post — he is deputy national director of public prosecutions for strategy, operations and compliance — nor for her own position. Chapter 5 of the Minimum Information Security Standards , which sets out guidelines for security vetting, states that every application for clearance for people who hold dual citizenship must be assessed on the merits of the particular case.
Batohi’s term will end in January 2026. Choosing her successor is the president’s prerogative, but well-placed sources said Du Plessis was all but certain to be considered.
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