NPA Chief Andy Mothibi Launches Two Year Strategy Targeting Organised Crime Networks and Commission Referrals

Advocate Andy Mothibi outlines a new NPA strategy to dismantle criminal networks using racketeering laws and specialized Madlanga Commission task teams.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 6:55 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from EyeWitness News

A Strategic Shift Toward Systemic Syndicate Dismantling

The National Prosecuting Authority has signaled a more aggressive stance against institutionalized lawlessness, with Advocate Andy Mothibi outlining a comprehensive two year operational roadmap. Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, Mothibi indicated that the office would move beyond isolated prosecutions to focus on the structural foundations of criminal enterprises. This shift in doctrine is designed to disrupt the leadership hierarchy of syndicates that have long operated with perceived impunity within the South African landscape.

Leveraging Legislative Tools Against Criminal Racketeering

Central to this new enforcement phase is the rigorous application of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. Mothibi noted that his office intends to lean heavily on racketeering provisions, which allow prosecutors to link individual criminal acts to a broader conspiratorial framework. By focusing on the collective activity of these networks, the NPA aims to dismantle entire organizations rather than merely securing convictions for low level operatives who are easily replaced by syndicate leaders.

High Profile Targets in the Healthcare and Business Sectors

The intensified crackdown will prioritize several high visibility cases that have captured the public interest, including the ongoing Tembisa hospital saga. Additionally, the NPA is focusing its resources on matters involving businessman Hangwani Maumela, as part of a broader effort to address corruption that intersects with both the public and private sectors. According to Mothibi, these cases serve as focal points for the authority’s renewed commitment to ensuring that those at the top of influential networks are held accountable for their alleged actions.