Glynnis breytenbach
Breytenbach recuses herself from Parly review of Jiba, Mrwebi case
Member of Parliament Glynnis Breytenbach, a former prosecutor employed by the NPA, testified against both Jiba and Mrwebi at the Mokgoro Commission of Inquiry.
Glynnis Breytenbach says she was suspended by Nomgcobo Jiba on the recommendation of Lawrence Mrwebi in order to protect Richard Mdluli from prosecution.
Former prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach says Lawrence Mrwebi, supported by Nomgcobo Jiba, ensured she was charged internally.
The court has already ruled that Lawrence Mrwebi’s decision in the Richard Mdluli matter was unlawful, but the former head of Crime Intelligence has still not been prosecuted.
Glynnis Breytenbach is testifying at the Mokgoro inquiry in Centurion which is investigating Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi’s fitness to hold office at the NPA.
Breytenbach is likely to tell the Mokgoro Inquiry why Jiba and Mrwebi should have no place at the National Prosecuting Authority.
Never one to shy away from confrontation, Breytenbach is likely to tell the Mokgoro Inquiry why Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi should have no place at the NPA.
Former State prosecutor and now Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament Glynnis Breytenbach says she would be willing to go back to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) under the leadership of Shamila Batohi.
Glynnis Breytenbach has withdrawn from the list of 12 candidates, saying it's important the job not be linked to politics.
Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament Glynnis Breytenbach says she's pulled out of the race to lead the body because she wants it to be depoliticised.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that the two advocates have been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcomes of the inquiries.
The move follows the Constitutional Court ruling on Monday which confirmed the invalidity of the appointment of Shaun Abrahams to the top post.
DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach says that she disagrees with the judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal to reinstate Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi to the roll of advocates.
Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament Glynnis Breytenbach says although she respects the court process, she disagrees with the majority judgment.
Acting Deputy President of the court Judge Jeremiah Shongwe handed down the majority judgment in Bloemfontein earlier on Tuesday.
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane she sent a letter to Parliaments' Justice committee asking for a postponement of their meeting due to a family emergency.
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane sent a letter to the committee late on Tuesday asking for a postponement, angering MPs.
Justice Minister Michael Masutha faced more questions about the decision to pay Jacob Zuma’s legal fees from Parliament’s Justice Committee on Wednesday.
A court acquitted Glynnis Breytenbach and her attorney Gerhard Wagenaar on charges of contravention of the National Prosecuting Authority Act.