President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of Advocate Adrian Carl Mopp as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the Western Cape.

In a statement issued today, 15 September, the Presidency said the appointment is with effect from 10 September 2026.

The appointment follows consultation with the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi.

It comes after the former Western Cape DPP, Advocate Nicolette Bell, was appointed as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: National Prosecutions Services, in May.

The Presidency says Ramaphosa took into account Mopp’s extensive legal and prosecutorial experience spanning more than 30 years, including more than 23 years as a member of the NPA’s Senior Management Service.

He was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa in 1993.

“During this period, Advocate Mopp has played leadership roles at both provincial and national levels, equipping him with a thorough understanding of the significant responsibilities associated with the position of Director of Public Prosecutions.”

Advocate Mopp has served as Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions in the Western Cape since 2009 and previously held senior positions in the Directorate of Special Operations and the Asset Forfeiture Unit, including serving as Regional Head of the Directorate of Special Operations in the Western Cape from 2004 to 2009.

He holds advanced qualifications in law, criminal justice, criminology and international studies, including a Master of Philosophy in Law and a Master of Laws in Criminal Justice and Criminology.

“President Ramaphosa wishes Advocate Mopp well as he assumes the responsibilities of Director of Public Prosecutions for the Western Cape and trusts that he will continue to contribute to the delivery of independent, effective and efficient prosecution services.”