<P> Permanent judges in the higher courts are appointed by the President of South Africa, in consultation with the Judicial Service Commission as well as the leaders of the political parties represented in South African National Assembly . The appointment of magistrates fall under the separate Magistrates' Commission </P> <P> There is also a single national prosecuting authority that is responsible for the institution of criminal proceedings on behalf of the state . </P> <P> The South African Judicial Service Commission plays an important role in the appointment of judges and also advises the country's national government on any matters relating to the judiciary and the administration of justice . It is a body established in the Constitution of South Africa "to advise the national government on any matter relating to the judiciary or the administration of justice" and for which separate legislation has been enacted . </P> <P> The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is responsible for the institution of criminal proceedings on behalf of the state . The NPA is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, who is appointed by the President . The Constitution of South Africa states that legislation enacted by the South African Parliament must ensure that the NPA performs its functions without fear, favor or prejudice . </P>

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