NPA candidate Adrian Mopp expresses deep concern over South Africa's future

Johannesburg
Kgomotso Modise

Kgomotso Modise

10 December 2025 | 14:53

Advocate Adrian Mopp, Deputy Director of Prosecutions (DDP) in the Western Cape, is the second candidate before the panel.

NPA candidate Adrian Mopp expresses deep concern over South Africa's future

Advoicate Adrian Mopp appears as the second candidate before the Advisory Panel for the selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Picture: Lwandile Ngaxa/DOJ&CD.

One of the candidates vying for the position of National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss has told the advisory panel conducting interviews that he is concerned about the future of the country.

Advocate Adrian Mopp, Deputy Director of Prosecutions in the Western Cape, is the second candidate to appear before the panel.

The advisory panel, chaired by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi , has proceeded with the interviews despite the DA sending a lawyer’s letter threatening to interdict the process.

Mopp, who started working as a prosecutor 33 years ago, has spoken about what drives him to do his work.

"I lie awake at night worrying about the future of our country. I'm sure many South Africans do. I've now resorted to listening to a podcast at that time of the morning to get myself back to sleep. But I'm concerned about the future of our country. Concerned about the threats that we face as a nation. The threats we face a criminal justice system and I'm in prosecution because I want to make a difference."

ALSO READ: Why the next NDPP appointment could define SA’s fight against corruption and revive the economy

Get the whole picture 💡

Take a look at the topic timeline for all related articles.

Trending News