Children in the criminal justice system struggle to access consistent education, which hobbles them. But there are cases when rehabilitation works
"The Outsiders" – a play performed by inmates and parolees – makes a strong point about the reintegration of offenders into society.
Correctional Services minister Sibusiso Ndebele has called on South Africans not to judge offenders who’ve paid their dues to society.
Prisoners take their fight for computers, internet access and CD players to court — all in the name of education.
Around 63 240 offenders are serving their sentences outside prisons, the correctional services department has announced.
The department of correctional services hosted the national offender choir competition to showcase offenders’ musical skills.
Young tutors who attended elite British private schools are helping convicts to gain an education.
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/ 9 September 2008
<i>M&G</i> reporter Monako Dibetle and photographer Oupa Nkosi witness howa simple stress management programme is helping to rehabilitate prisoners.