Breytenbach brings 12 years of experience in parliament and, before that, decades as a senior state prosecutor to this position.
Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach has been appointed as the DA’s new chief whip in the National Assembly. The DA made the announcement on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Breytenbach brings 12 years of experience in Parliament and decades of experience as a senior state prosecutor.
‘Custodian’
DA’s George Michalakis said Breytenbach will be the custodian of parliament’s rules and procedures on behalf of the DA.
“She will also, alongside myself, be the party’s chief negotiator within the GNU in parliament. Furthermore, she has served for her entire tenure in parliament 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 Federal Leader Geordin Hill‑Lewis’ vision,” said Michaels.
Responsibility
Breytenbach will also, alongside Deputy Chief Whip Bax Nodada, be responsible for 13 National Assembly whips, 87 National Assembly 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,” Michaels said.
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