Glynnis Breytenbach
Glynnis Breytenbach (born 9 August 1960, /ˈbreɪtɛn ˈbʌx/) is a former prosecutor for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa and a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance (DA).[4] She is South Africa's Shadow Minister of Justice.[5] In this capacity, she has called for an end to ongoing political interference that has compromised the integrity of the NPA.[6][7][8][9]
Glynnis Breytenbach | |
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Shadow Minister of Justice | |
Assumed office 5 December 2020[1] | |
Leader | John Steenhuisen |
Preceded by | Office established[1] |
In office 5 June 2014[2] – 5 June 2019[3] | |
Leader | Mmusi Maimane |
Preceded by | Dene Smuts |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Shadow Minister of Justice and Correctional Services | |
In office 5 June 2019[3] – 5 December 2020[1] | |
Leader | Mmusi Maimane→John Steenhuisen |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
Assumed office 21 May 2014 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 August 1960 |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | Democratic Alliance |
References
- The DA’s new Shadow Cabinet ready to make Parliament work for the people. Retrieved 5 Fevbruary 2021.
- The DA's shadow cabinet - Mmusi Maimane. Retrieved 5 February 2021
- Here's the DA's 'shadow cabinet'. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- Ferreira, Emsie (21 May 2014). "Glynnis Breytenbach sworn in as MP". IOL. SAPA. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "DA announces 'shadow cabinet'". Times LIVE. SAPA. 5 June 2014. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Interference by political bosses is the NPA's undoing". The Times. 29 May 2013. Archived from the original on 7 May 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- "DA calls for MPs to investigate NPA head". Mail & Guardian. SAPA. 11 June 2014. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Political interference blamed for NPA's woes". SABC News. 26 June 2014. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- Breytenbach, Glynnis (15 July 2014). "The NPA's reputation is in tatters (Speech by the DA's Shadow Minister of Justice, Glynnis Breytenbach MP during the budget vote debate on Justice, Parliament, July 15, 2014)". Politicsweb. Archived from the original on 20 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
Offices held
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Office established |
South African Shadow Minister of Justice 2020–present |
Incumbent |
Preceded by Dene Smuts |
South African Shadow Minister of Justice 2014–2019 |
Succeeded by Office abolished |
Preceded by Office established |
South African Shadow Minister of Justice and Correctional Services 2019–2020 |
Succeeded by Office abolished |
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