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South Africa’s call to the UN over dangers of cybercrime and organised crime
Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald emphasises the importance of international collaboration in combating cybercrime and announces South Africa’s initiative to create a National Transnational Organised Crime Strategy during the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice session.
Urgent investigation into missing inmates at Pollsmoor
The reported disappearance of two dangerous inmates at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre raises serious public safety concerns, prompting the DA to demand answers from Minister Pieter Groenewald.
DA demands urgent probe into missing inmates at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre
The DA demands urgent answers from Minister Pieter Groenewald regarding the alarming disappearance of two dangerous inmates from Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, raising serious public safety concerns.
Urgent investigation demanded by DA into missing inmates at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre
The DA demands urgent answers from Minister Pieter Groenewald regarding the alarming disappearance of two dangerous inmates from Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, raising serious public safety concerns.
South Africa’s call to the UN over dangers of cybercrime and organised crime
Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald emphasises the importance of international collaboration in combating cybercrime and announces South Africa’s initiative to create a National Transnational Organised Crime Strategy during the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice session.
SA justice system under pressure: 16 000 bail absconders and rising repeat offences
South Africa's criminal justice system faces mounting challenges as Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reveals over 16 000 accused persons are evading bail conditions. Adding to the crisis, more than 18 000 parolees have been re-arrested for new offences, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current rehabilitation programmes and bail monitoring systems.
Pieter Groenewald steps down as FF Plus leader to focus on ministerial duties
Pieter Groenewald resigns as leader of the FF Plus to dedicate his efforts to the role of Minister of Correctional Services, highlighting the need for new leadership and addressing pressing issues within South Africa's prison system.
R1bn needed to upgrade fencing at 120 South African prisons
Nearly half of South Africa's correctional facilities lack adequate perimeter fencing, with R1bn needed to address deficiencies at 120 prisons, raising serious concerns about community safety.
Malema calls on Ramaphosa to provide details on how South Africa will not be bullied by the US
DA leader John Steenhuisen used the SONA debate to restate why his party was part of the Government of the National Unity (GNU), which is to block the EFF and MK from power and to turn South Africa’s economy around.
FF Plus calls for constitutional challenge to Expropriation Bill
FF Plus urges political parties to challenge the constitutionality of the Expropriation Bill, citing risks to property rights and investor confidence.
DA leader John Steenhuisen to address 'deeply concerning' Expropriation Bill concerns
DA Leader John Steenhuisen will outline the party’s response to the Expropriation Bill signed by President Ramaphosa, addressing concerns over its constitutionality and implications for South African rights.
SA Prisoners achieve 96. 2% matric pass rate
South African prisoners achieve a remarkable 96. 2% pass rate in the 2024 Matric exams, with 13 schools reaching a 100% pass rate, showcasing the transformative power of education.
Correctional Services would need R63 billion to build new prisons to ease overcrowding
Groenewald said with an average overcrowding rate of approximately 46%, there was an urgent need to construct or regain a total of 50 000 bed spaces.
'South African prisons are a hub for crime': DA calls for cabinet intervention for increased contraband in prisons
South African prisons are facing a severe contraband crisis, with nearly a thousand kilograms of drugs and thousands of weapons seized. The DA calls for urgent Cabinet intervention to address the escalating problem.
Prison overcrowding crisis: R36 billion needed to build new prisons, says minister
Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has revealed in a written Parliamentary reply the urgent need for 50,000 beds, as overcrowding in prison facilities has reached its critical level at the country’s prisons.
Taxpayers paid R37 million for prison officials’ hotel stay
The department spent R8. 2m on hotel accommodation for four officials who were transferred from the head office to the Eastern Cape between 2021 to date.
JUST IN: Court orders Correctional Services to remove Senzo Meyiwa murder-accused from solitary confinement
Mthobisi Mncube’s legal team has recently told the court in the Senzo Meyiwa murder that the accused man has been kept in solitary confinement for four years.
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Liebenberg refutes ‘ponzi scheme’ charges, says he’s a target because he supports Jacob Zuma
Louis Liebenberg believes there are far more sinister motives behind his arrest last week.
Minister hits back at claims he ordered officials to make Louis Liebenberg’s life ‘hell in prison’
Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has asked Louis Liebenberg to name officials ordered to make his life a living hell in prison. This comes after Liebenberg’s allegations in court this week.
DA pushes for a nationwide probe into alleged VIP treatment for wealthy inmates in SA prisons
Reports of inmate privileges spark DA’s call for systemic probe, questioning justice and oversight in KwaZulu-Natal correctional facilities.
GNU scorecard: Black Business Council gives top marks to Ramokgopa, Tau, McKenzie and Schreiber
Although the stability of electricity supply pre-dates the formation of GNU, Kganki Matabane said Kgosientsho Ramokgopa must be given credit for the continuity.
‘Bring our people back’: Push for South Africans convicted in foreign countries to serve sentences at home
Glory Matipile of Baagi Ba South Africa said her NPO has records of around 800 South Africans convicted and sentenced in foreign countries, with the frequent crime being drug trafficking.
Prison authorities who delayed reporting Thabo Bester’s escape receive final written warnings
The Public Protector released a report which found that officials from the Department of Correctional Service acted improperly during Thabo’s Bester’s infamous escape.
Ministers ask for more time to submit annual reports to Parliament
The AG had not provided an expected date of submission of the final audit and management report.
How much does your tax pay these South African political leaders?
As South Africans continue to feel the pinch of high interest rates and the rising cost of living, it is important to look at what the people who run the country make each year.