POLITICAL NEWS - Democratic Alliance (DA) Parliamentary Leader, George Michalakis, has just announced the appointment of Adv Glynnis Breytenbach as the DA’s new Chief Whip in the National Assembly (NA).
Announcing her appointment in a statement, Michalakis, Breytenbach's predecessor, says the new Chief Whip brings 12 years of experience in Parliament and decades before that as senior state prosecutor, to the position.
"She will be the custodian of Parliament’s rules and procedures on the part of the DA. She will also, alongside myself, be the party’s chief negotiator within the GNU in Parliament."
He says during her entire tenure in Parliament, Breytenbach served as the DA’s spokesperson on justice.
"During ten of those years, I was her DA counterpart in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). Through this, the DA is sending a clear message that safety and security is a top priority for us in Parliament, in line with the Federal Leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis’ vision."
Breytenbach will also, alongside Deputy Chief Whip Bax Nodada, be responsible for 13 NA whips, 87 NA members and 12 NCOP members.
"I have no doubt that they will make a formidable team. I am joined by the entire caucus in wishing Breytenbach success in this new position," Michalakis says.
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