President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Special Investigating Unit head Andy Mothibi as the prosecutions boss.
The Presidency announced on Tuesday night that Mothibis tenure will begin next month.
An advisory panel chaired by justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi shortlisted and interviewed candidates over two days in December. The other candidates interviewed were advocates Nicolette Bell, Hermione Cronje, Andrea Johnson, Xolisile Khanyile, Adrian Mopp and Menzi Simelane.
