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National Prosecuting Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 32 of 1998)

Chapter 3 : Appointment, Remuneration and Conditions of Service of Members of the Prosecuting Authority

9. Qualifications for appointment as National Director, Deputy National Director or Director

 

(1) Any person to be appointed as National Director, Deputy National Director or Director must—
(a) possess legal qualifications that would entitle him or her to practise in all courts in the Republic; and
(b) be a fit and proper person, with due regard to his or her experience, conscientiousness and integrity, to be entrusted with the responsibilities of the office concerned.

 

(2) Any person to be appointed as the National Director must be a South African citizen.

 

[Date of commencement of section 9: 1 August 1998]