Minister Lamola leads South Africaโs delegation to the Hague
The South African delegation will be joined by senior political figures from progressive political parties and movements across the globe which include amongst others Jeremy Corbyn.
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HAVE YOUR SAY | All interested persons are invited to make submissions on the following Bills:
๐ Criminal Law (Sexual Offences & Related Matters) Amendment Act Amendment Bill
๐ Domestic Violence Amendment Bill
๐ Criminal Matters Amendment Bill
CLOSING DATE - 30 SEP 2020
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Media Statement
17 March 2023
DEATH OF INMATE THABO BESTER
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has noted media reports on allegations regarding the death of inmate Thabo Bester in custody.
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THE HAGUE, 29 December 2023.
South Africa today filed an application instituting
proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ
of the United Nations, concerning alleged violations by Israel
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Media Statement | Thabo Bester Escape
Statement by the Department of Correctional Services Delivered by National Commissioner Of The Department of Correctional Services Mr. Makhgoti Thobakgale On 30 March 2023, At Mangaung Correctional Center
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[Watch] Our efforts in the fight against fraud and corruption both in the public and private sector, is beginning to yield significant progress and results. -
@RonaldLamola
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DCS Media Alert
9 July 2021
Fake hunger strike reports
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) would like to caution the media and members of the public about fake hunger strike reports at Estcourt Correctional facility.
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Media Statement Issued by the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services | 26 July 2021| The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services has made 158 new Magistratesโ appointments in vacancies around the country.
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Before and after Minister
@RonaldLamola
and Deputy Minister, Inkosi Phathekile Holomisa intervened to ensure victims of crime, Zungu family from Weenen received a house built by inmates labour
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Dailymaverick article borders on disinformation.
NB: At no point was this Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services asked to provide a comment on the story.
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MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE GAZETTING OF COURT DIRECTIONS TO DEAL WITH UNREST CASES.
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services,
@RonaldLamola
has gazetted new Court Directions.
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Minister
@RonaldLamola
: "I got the vaccine. Have you? If not, what is holding you back? Let us all go out in numbers for inoculations so that our country can achieve herd immunity."
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Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
@RonaldLamola
, will on Friday 13 May 2022, host the Justice Service Delivery Imbizo on the fight against Gender Based Violence under the banner: Year of the Community, in Delft, Cape Town
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Minister
@RonaldLamola
will deliver a political overview on the
@Min_JCS
annual performance plans for the financial year 2022 / 23 in
@ParliamentofRSA
portfolio committee on Justice and Correctional Services
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Minister
@RonaldLamola
, Gauteng Education MEC
@Lesufi
and Head of Department, Edward Mosuwe testing the viability of primary and high school desks respectively that are manufactured by Boksburg Correctional Centre inmates
#DCSSelfSuffiencyandSustainability
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Minister
@RonaldLamola
leads a South African delegation at the eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational tional Organised Crime in Vienna, Austria.
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There is no disruption of service at Estcourt, and the centre remains calm.
Ends.
Issued by: Department of Correctional Services
Enquiries, Singabakho Nxumalo on 079 523 5794
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DCS has developed a National Mitigation Plan to ensure that all facilities remain Coronavirus free. Amongst rules implemented, there will be no visitations from 16th March till 6th April and all common areas will be sanitized daily.
BELOW: Mossel Bay & Knysna Youth Centers.
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Minister
@RonaldLamola
will host a Webinar to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution on Friday, 30 July 2021.
To join the Webinar, watch it live on the
@DOJCD_ZA
Youtube channel or register using the link below:
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MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11 February 2021
Advocate Mashabane appointed as the new Director General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
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Minister
@RonaldLamola
arrives at the Tswelopele Correctional Centre Multi-Purpose Hall, to host the Fourth Annual National Inmate Awards Ceremony
#DCSMatric2019
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Media Statement
For immediate release
Date : 15 February 2023
The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services has studied the judgment of the High Court of Malawi which pertains to our application to extradite the Malawian fugitives
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OSCAR PISTORIUS PLACED ON PAROLE
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms parole placement for Mr Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius, effectively from 5 January 2024.
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Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
@RonaldLamola
has granted approval for Transnet security officers to get peace officer status, a move which gives them more power, including the ability to make arrests.
Cradock Four inquest re-opened
05 January 2024
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services has acted on a recommendation of the National Prosecuting Authority to approach the Judge President, Eastern Cape Division
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"This sixth administration is not going to have a business as usual approach, perceptions must be changed, action must be taken and society must be transformed." -
@RonaldLamola
@DCSNational
Strat plan session
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The State Attorney is at the heart of a capable and ethical state. In other words, if we want to see it is what we are not doing right as a state our medico-legal claims and police claims paint a vivid image. - Minister
@RonaldLamola
#LitigationForum
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Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
@RonaldLamola
to participate in the SONA debate tomorrow, Tuesday, 16 February 2022 scheduled to start at 14h00
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Before and after DCS inmates reconstructed the Zwane- Gcaba family home that was gutted by candle fire in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal. A befitting gift in line with Christmas
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โ By the end of the current financial year, it is expected that in Correctional Services nationally, no pork and eggs will be procured externally, they will be produced internally. โ
@RonaldLamola
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Minister Lamola to announce 2021 inmates Matric results
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, will release Matric results for inmates on Monday, 24 January 2022, at the Barberton Correctional Centre, in Mpumalanga.
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The Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa is to preside over the certificate ceremony involving 288 victims of crime; parolees and probationers; and members of the community on Wednesday, 27 September 2023, at the Alberton Civic Centre.
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@RonaldLamola
: "We are not saying we can solve all your problems. It might be that we are able to assist with 1% of your current resource challenges. However, in the following years, we might see exponential growth. There will be challenges as we don't have enough capacity.....
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The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services has closely followed media reports and a statement by the Namibian Police Force concerning a request for mutual legal assistance in respect of a suspect by the name of David Imanuwela.
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Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, Inkosi Phathekile Holomisa arrives at Dialogue on Gender-Based Violence and Drug prevention in rural areas with Limpopo Traditional Leaders currently underway at the Protea Hotel-The Ranch in Polokwane with
@OngoloJM
& ACN Sam Thobakgale
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MINISTER LAMOLA SADDENED BY THE BRUTAL KILLING OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICIALS
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, is shocked and deeply saddened by the senseless cold-blooded killing of Boksburg Community Corrections officials at the Duduza
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Media Statement
The minimum age of criminal incapacity is no longer 10 years but 12 years. Therefore, children below the minimum age of criminal capacity of 12 years may no longer be arrested/ charged by South African Police and 1/2
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Minister
@RonaldLamola
together with the Deputy Minister of Justice
@JhjSA
and the Acting DG, JP Skosana have arrived ahead of the media briefing to be held at GCIS House in Hatfield, Pretoria
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โThis is a promise that we will keep as we advance the values of the Constitution. Adv Bizos was a selfless servant of the legal profession and we owe a great gratitude to him. We are free because of him and so many others like him.โ - Minister
@RonaldLamola
#RIPGeorgeBizos
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Minister of Justice and Correctional Services,
@RonaldLamola
, will on Friday, 09 December 2022 outline progress on the decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa through the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill.
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Media Statement
For Immediate Release
27 January 2023
@UN
Secretary General appoints Advocate Mojanku Gumbi as Special Advisor for Racism in the Workplace
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Lamola : We approved 3096 learnership opportunities for 2022/23 financial year and work is continuing to finalise the recruitment of these young people. The selection criteria will see a 50/50 split between those with matric qualifications and post-matric.ย
#DCSBudgetVote2023
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Minister
@RonaldLamola
and Minister Naledi Pandor receive a briefing from
@RSASIU
Advocate Mothibi on the co-operation protocol in collaboration with the French Government.
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