DCS and Unisa solidify partnership with MoU
DCS and the University of South Africa (Unisa) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) at the Unisa Pretoria campus on Friday, 9 June 2017 in a
move to further cement and formalise their partnership.
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Deputy Minister holds Imbizo with officials and offenders at St Albans
Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla returned to St Albans Management Area on 13
June 2017 to fulfil an undertaking he made late last year that he will oversee
management’s efforts to ease the strained relations between officials and offenders.
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Deputy Minister tells youth to emulate the class of 76
The Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Thabang Makwetla led an
Imbizo at the Kathorus campus of Ekurhuleni West TVET College and Change Bible
Church in Katlehong on Wednesday, 21 June to inspire youth to be part of solutions
for their problems.
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Minister Masutha updates nation on key developments in DCS
Minister Michael Masutha briefed the media on 29 June 2017 about a number of
important developments in DCS. He spoke at length about parole considerations for
lifers, political offenders and the review of the parole system. He also gave an update
on progress made with the investigation into the regrettable incident at Johannesburg
Correctional Centre, Medium B that hogged media headlines in recent days.
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Youth offenders debate how to mend their ways
Youth offenders from correctional centres across the country shared the lessons of
being incarcerated with officials and community members in Kimberley onTuesday,
24 June.read more
Minister informs the public of appointment of Mr Modise as acting National Commissioner.
Minister Advocate Michael Masutha has informed the media and South African public of the appointment
of Gauteng Regional Commissioner Zach Modise as acting National Commissioner of Correctional
Services.read more
COO ploughs back to community
June 16, 2014 became a memorable Youth Day for learners at Vulamasango Senior Secondary in the dusty roads of Mangaung.
They celebrated their day with former learners who studied there over 20 years ago and are now accomplished professionals like lawyers,
doctors, and COOs and CFOs of institutions.read more
Message of Condolences by the Acting National Commissioner
Acting National Commissioner Ms. Nontsikelelo Jolingana conveyed a message of condolence to the families of
the five deceased officials at the Rooigrond Correctional Centre Memorial Service
held on 5 June 2014.read more
Learners inspired by “Take a Girl Child to work” Campaign
Not many can tell a story of meeting with a minister and asking him about his
career and aspirations.During the “Take a Girl Child to Work” day, about 13 learners from different schools
around Pretoria met with the new Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate
Michael Masutha, to ask him about his career and challenges he encountered along the way
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Cultural festival lifts spirit of offenders
About 700 offendersfrom across the country descended upon the
Olive Convention Centre in Durban for two days of vibrant song and dance
in celebration of Heritage Month read more..
Ex-offenders ask for a second chance
Problems resulting from having a criminal record as a double punishment were discussed
during an ex-offender Indaba at Spirit World church in Klerksdorp,North West province,
on Wednesday, 25 September.read more ..
Offenders let off steam in boxing championship
Youth offenders from all regions celebrated Youth Month in style by gauging one another’s
strength and agility at the National Offender Boxing Championship held at East London
Correctional Centre on 28 June. The championship formed part of the Youth Month celebrations.
Sixty offenders aged between 19 and 25 years participated. They made it to the national
championships after winning in their regions. In opening the derby, National Commissioner
Tom Moyane told the contenders that former President Nelson Mandela, who is now fighting
for his life in a Pretoria heart hospital, had been a boxer who also spent time
in incarceration. read more
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