The African National Congress welcomes and congratulates the President of the Republic, Cde Cyril Ramaphosa, on the prompt appointment of the Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions, Dr Silas Ramaite. The decisive action follows a ruling by the Constitutional Court yesterday on the matter.

This prompt and resolute action will go some way in ensuring that the nation regains confidence in this institution that is extremely critical to the integrity, stability and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

Issued by ANC