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A screengrab of former state prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach testifying at the Mokgoro Inquiry on 29 January 2019.

Glynnis breytenbach

Breytenbach recuses herself from Parly review of Jiba, Mrwebi case

By Gaye Davis

Member of Parliament Glynnis Breytenbach, a former prosecutor employed by the NPA, testified against both Jiba and Mrwebi at the Mokgoro Commission of Inquiry.

  • A screengrab of former prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach testifying at the Mokgoro inquiry. Picture: YouTube

    Breytenbach: 'Decision to drop Mdluli charges done for nefarious reasons'

    Glynnis Breytenbach says she was suspended by Nomgcobo Jiba on the recommendation of Lawrence Mrwebi in order to protect Richard Mdluli from prosecution.

    1289 days ago
  • A screengrab of former prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach testifying at the Mokgoro inquiry. Picture: YouTube.

    Breytenbach: 'Fight to have Mdluli prosecuted ended my NPA career'

    Former prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach says Lawrence Mrwebi, supported by Nomgcobo Jiba, ensured she was charged internally.

    1290 days ago
  • FILE: Former state prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach. Picture: EWN.

    Breytenbach says there was strong case against Mdluli

    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.

    1290 days ago
  • A screengrab of former state prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach testifying at the Mokgoro Inquiry on 29 January 2019.

    Breytenbach: 'Jiba lacked requisite experience for acting NDPP post'

    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.

    1290 days ago
  • A screengrab of former state prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach testifying at the Mokgoro Inquiry on 29 January 2019.

    [WATCH LIVE] Breytenbach appears at Mokgoro Inquiry

    Breytenbach is likely to tell the Mokgoro Inquiry why Jiba and Mrwebi should have no place at the National Prosecuting Authority.

    1290 days ago
  • FILE: DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach pictured in court on 1 March 2016. Picture: EWN

    Glynnis Breytenbach scheduled to testify at Mokgoro Inquiry

    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.

    1290 days ago
  • FILE: DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach pictured in court on 1 March 2016. Picture: EWN

    Breytenbach: 'I'll happily serve under Batohi's leadership'

    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.

    1345 days ago
  • FILE: DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach pictured in court on 1 March 2016. Picture: EWN

    Breytenbach expresses confidence in 3 candidates for #NDPP post

    Glynnis Breytenbach has withdrawn from the list of 12 candidates, saying it's important the job not be linked to politics.

    1365 days ago
  • FILE: DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach pictured in court on 1 March 2016. Picture: EWN

    Breytenbach pulls out of race to lead NPA

    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.

    1366 days ago
  • FILE: Nomgcobo Jiba. Picture: EWN.

    Breytenbach: It’s imperative for Jiba, Mrwebi to be removed from NPA

    President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that the two advocates have been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcomes of the inquiries.

    1385 days ago
  • FILE: Dr Silas Ramaite. Picture: npa.gov.za

    DA: Silas Ramaite not the right choice to be acting NPA head

    The move follows the Constitutional Court ruling on Monday which confirmed the invalidity of the appointment of Shaun Abrahams to the top post.

    1457 days ago
  • FILE: Nomgcobo Jiba. Picture: EWN

    [LISTEN] Breytenbach criticises reinstatement of Jiba, Mrwebi

    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.

    1492 days ago
  • FILE: Nomgcobo Jiba. Picture: EWN

    Breytenbach: Jiba’s reinstatement spells disaster for NPA

    Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament Glynnis Breytenbach says although she respects the court process, she disagrees with the majority judgment.

    1492 days ago
  • FILE: Nomgcobo Jiba. Picture: EWN.

    ‘General Council of the Bar failed to establish any misconduct against Jiba'

    Acting Deputy President of the court Judge Jeremiah Shongwe handed down the majority judgment in Bloemfontein earlier on Tuesday.

    1492 days ago
  • FILE: Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Breytenbach: Mkhwebane would have had difficulty answering questions

    Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane she sent a letter to Parliaments' Justice committee asking for a postponement of their meeting due to a family emergency.

    1526 days ago
  • FILE: Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    MPs want Mkhwebane to explain 'family emergency' after no-show

    Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane sent a letter to the committee late on Tuesday asking for a postponement, angering MPs.

    1526 days ago
  • Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS

    Masutha: I have no power to review decision to fund Zuma’s legal bills

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha faced more questions about the decision to pay Jacob Zuma’s legal fees from Parliament’s Justice Committee on Wednesday.

    1575 days ago
  • FILE: DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach pictured in court on 1 March 2016. Picture: EWN

    Breytenbach considers malicious prosecution case against State

    A court acquitted Glynnis Breytenbach and her attorney Gerhard Wagenaar on charges of contravention of the National Prosecuting Authority Act.

    1624 days ago
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