Media Statement - Minister Lamola Hands Over Refurbished Sport Field Through DCS Offender Labour - 23 June 2022

Deputy Minister Holomisa’s working visit at Bethal Management Area
In an effort to ensure that the Nelson Mandela Rules, which entail the standard minimum rules for the treatment of ...
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Deputy Minister Holomisa launches a Youth Empowerment Initiative in Amakhaya, Mpumalanga
On 22 June 2022, Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa officially launched a Youth Empowerment Initiative ...
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Commissioner Thobakgale chairs meeting to alleviate crime in the SADC Region
Acting National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, joined by the Secretariat of the Corrections/Prisons Sub Committee (C/PSC), Kealeboga Moruti led the annual ...
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A parolee runs a thriving bakery business, thanks to skills acquired whilst under incarceration
There is undeniable evidence that the highly acclaimed correctional and skills programmes offered by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) ...
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DCS 2022 National Endurance Walk declared a resounding success
About 27 teams comprised of 190 Department of Correctional Services (DCS) officials, including those living with disabilities were drawn from ...
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DCS sows a seed to benefit learners at Oranje Oewer Primary School in Upington
Subsequent to the Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa’s working visit to Upington Management Area on 29 March ...
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Gauteng Region leads with Community Corrections Stakeholder Summit
Gauteng region hosted the first regional Community Correctional Stakeholders Summit on 29 to 30 March 2022 at Leeuwkop Management Area ...
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Deputy Minister Holomisa conducts an operational visit at Upington Management Area
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS), is bestowed with the responsibility to provide secure and safe environment for both inmates ...
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Correctional Services to benefit from plans to transform Kokstad into a Smart City
The office the Mayor of the Greater Kokstad Municipality, hosted meeting with various government departments and entities including the Department ...
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Commissioner Thobakgale pushes for better working conditions through the provision of adequate resources and training
In pursuance of the mission to combat the recent spate of violent incidents in correctional facilities, the Department of Correctional ...
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DCS investing in the future generation through education
Acting National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, on behalf of Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, handed over school furniture ...
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Justice and Correctional Services Portfolio Committee visits Barberton Management Area
As part of assessing and monitoring the state of affairs in correctional facilities, the Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and ...
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