Nosiviwe Mapisanqakula
latest news & developmentsMinister 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.
SA medical parole system needs work, admits minister
About 65% of people who had in the past been released on medical parole are still alive, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Thursday.
Minister calls for debate on SA’s parole system
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Wednesday called for an open debate on the performance of the country’s parole system.
Apartheid-era hitman granted parole
Apartheid-era hitman Butana Almond Nofemela has been granted parole, Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Friday.
Minister meets apartheid-era hit squad cop
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has met apartheid-era police hit squad member, Butana Almond Nofemela, as she considers his parole after 21 years in prison.
No evidence for Shaik parole review, says minister
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula told the media on Tuesday that without ”compelling evidence” she has no intention of reviewing Schabir Shaik’s medical parole.
Buthelezi’s Dalai Lama application set for Thursday
An urgent application by the IFP leader to force the government to grant a visa to the Dalai Lama will take place on Thursday.
Buthelezi to push ahead with Dalai Lama application
IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi will push ahead with a court application to force the minister of home affairs to grant the Dalai Lama a visa.
IFP leader takes govt to court over Dalai Lama visa
An urgent court application by Mangosuthu Buthelezi to force the home affairs minister to grant the Dalai Lama a visa has been set down for Tuesday.
Tighter borders ‘encourage illegal migration’
Tightening border controls is the ”worst” thing South Africa could do to curb illegal immigration, says Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
Govt: Victims of xenophobia won’t be deported
Foreigners affected by recent anti-immigrant violence in South Africa will not be deported, the home affairs minister said on Friday.
Minister: Xenophobic violence under control
Xenophobic violence against foreign nationals has been brought under control, Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula said on Monday. ”I do believe the situation is under…
Xenophobia: Call for full inquiry
The National Association of Democratic Lawyers called on the government on Monday to appoint a commission of inquiry into the xenophobic violence and offer financial relief to…