Department Of Justice And Correctional Services
latest news & developments
Locked in: Parole system in South Africa works for no one
Reform is on the cards while life sentences pile up, causing major delays in applications
Constitution’s 25th anniversary: SA may not be perfect, but it has made great progress, says Lamola
The Constitution still rings hollow for survivors of gender based violence and those wallowing in poverty and unemployment, the justice minister concedes
Healthcare professionals want culpable homicide laws reviewed
Doctors say the threat of conviction — despite their best intentions — affects their mental health
Dedicated courts to fast-track looting cases
Whereas low-level looters may receive fines or community service, the masterminds will be dealt with ‘ruthlessly’, says prosecutions head
South Africa a step closer to extraditing the Guptas
The finalisation of the extradition treaty may mean the United Arab Emirates will hand over information South Africa has been requesting for three years
Why prisoners are a priority in vaccine rollout
Inmates comprise a vulnerable group in society and they are meant to receive Covid-19 vaccines earlier than the general population. This has sparked debate locally and globally