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National Commissioner Thobakgale Commends DCS Exhibition at the National Arts Festival

The National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, has commended officials involved in the Department's successful exhibition at ...
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Rehabilitation Through Arts Takes Centre Stage at the National Arts Festival

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has returned to the National Arts Festival in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), using the country’s ...
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National Commissioner confirms operations running smoothly at Grootvlei Maximum Correctional Centre

National Commissioner (NC) of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Mr Makgothi Thobakgale, yesterday (Thursday, 2 July 2026) again visited ...
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Rammutla completes third Comrades finish and commit to help runners qualify and conquer the course

Nare Rammutla with his bronze medal after completing Comrades Marathon 2026 This year marked a significant milestone for Nare Rammutla, a ...
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Igniting Talent Behind the Walls: National Commissioner Thobakgale Opens Leeuwkop Arts & Craft Gallery to Transform Lives Through Creativity

The National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Mr Makgothi Thobakgale, took a significant step towards strengthening rehabilitation ...
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My First Comrades Marathon! 🇿🇦 Nokhanyo Mjobo’s Inspiring 2026 Journey #CorrectionalServicesZA

Can a novice conquer the world’s most grueling ultramarathon? 🏃‍♀️🇿🇦 In this video clip from "Nokhanyo Mjobo (Novice Runner) A.m4v", ...
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National Commissioner Thobakgale honours Educator, Matshedisho for 20 Comrades Marathon finishes

National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Mr Makgothi Thobakgale, honoured Mr Sabata Matshedisho, representing the Grootvlei Management Area ...
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National Commissioner honours DCS veteran runner, Poli for an outstanding 35 Comrades Marathon finishes

In a moment filled with pride and celebration, the National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Mr Makgothi Thobakgale ...
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National Commissioner Excited About DCS Progress Towards Management of Mangaung Correctional Centre

National Commissioner (NC) of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Mr Makgothi Thobakgale visited the Mangaung Operational Hub in Grootvlei, ...
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National Commissioner Thobakgale Commends DCS for Trebling Sales at Comrades Marathon Expo 2026

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) achieved a remarkable milestone at the 2026 Comrades Marathon Expo, recording a threefold increase ...
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