No medical parole application for Selebi

Disgraced former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi is yet to apply for medical parole, despite being "seriously ill" in hospital.

Zuma decries death penalty

At the opening of the revived Gallows Memorial at the Pretoria Central Prison, President Jacob Zuma said the death penalty would not reduce crime.

Public protector's gaze falls on Derby-Lewis

Thuli Madonsela's office says the protector is looking into the medical parole matter of Clive Derby-Lewis, who killed SACP leader Chris Hani in 1993.

Prisons minister visits 'torture victim'

Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula visited the alleged torture victim, saying ill treatment of inmates would not be tolerated.

DA: New York summit was gross misuse of public funds

Sending a 49-member delegation to a United Nations gender summit in New York was a gross misuse of public funds, the DA said on Monday.

Correctional services defends minister's US trip

Correctional services on Sunday dismissed a report that Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula forced herself on to the guest list of a UN gender summit.

'Abused women need more protection'

The criminal justice system needs to do more to protect women living in abusive conditions, Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Tuesday.

Minister waits on review of Shaik parole

Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula won't ask the parole board to review Schabir Shaik's parole yet, a spokesperson said on Monday.

Prisons minister treats herself to a Lexus

Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has bought herself a R960 000 Lexus, while her deputy chose to get a Porsche Cayenne.

Department prepares for 'long battle' with prisons boss

The Department of Correctional Services is heading into a "long battle" with its suspended national commissioner.

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