Glynnis Breytenbach withdraws from NDPP race
Glynnis Breytenbach will no longer be in the running to become the country's head of prosecutions.
The DA Shadow Justice Minister has withdrawn her name from a shortlist of 12 candidates - as interviews began this morning.
She made the announcement at press conference in Cape Town - alongside party leader - Mmusi Maimane.
In a statement - they say the decision was made after Breytenbach consulted widely with her DA colleagues and the legal fraternity.
The party says it's happy with the process to appoint a new National Director of Public Prosecutions - saying it's a step in the right direction.
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Among the candidates are the current and former KZN directors of public prosecutions Moipone Noko and Shamila Batohi - as well as Simphiwe Mlotshwa who acted in the position - after Batohi took up a position at the International Criminal Court as an advisor.
Interviews are currently taking place at the Union Buildings.