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

Deputy President Baleka Mbete has emerged as a key role player in the removal of prisons director general Vernie Petersen from his job.

Kgalema Motlanthe faces a political storm after his deputy ordered that the directors general of correctional services and sport swap jobs.

Demystifying science and technology for SA’s youth through sport and recreation is the objective of a Science and Technology in Sport conference.