Glynnis Breytenbach

Glynnis Breytenbach (born 9 August 1960, /ˈbrtɛn ˈbʌx/) is a former prosecutor for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa and a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance (DA). She is South Africa's Shadow Minister of Justice. In this capacity, she has called for an end to ongoing political interference that has compromised the integrity of the NPA. Her protracted dispute with the NPA over her suspension in 2012 from its Specialised Commercial Crime Unit was covered extensively in the media. In 2017, she published a memoir, Rule of Law, and in 2018 was shortlisted for the National Director of Public Prosecutions post at the NPA, but later withdrew her candidacy.

The Honourable
Glynnis Breytenbach
MP
Shadow Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development
Assumed office
5 December 2020
DeputyWerner Horn
LeaderJohn Steenhuisen
Preceded byOffice established
In office
5 June 2014  5 June 2019
DeputyWerner Horn
LeaderMmusi Maimane
Preceded byDene Smuts
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Shadow Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
In office
5 June 2019  5 December 2020
DeputyWerner Horn
LeaderMmusi Maimane
John Steenhuisen
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa
Assumed office
21 May 2014
ConstituencyGauteng
Personal details
Born (1960-08-09) 9 August 1960
NationalitySouth African
Political partyDemocratic Alliance
Alma materUniversity of South Africa
Occupation
  • Prosecutor
  • advocate
  • politician
  • legislator
  • author
ProfessionLawyer
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