Remission of sentences
Parole board to decide on granting Kanya Cekeshe parole – Justice Dept
Cekeshe was one of the inmates whose sentence was reduced by 12 months after President Cyril Ramaphosa granted remissions to thousands of prisoners on...
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EC govt welcomes AbaThembu King Dalindyebo's release from prison
His release comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last Monday that he had been granted a special remission of sentence.
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No date yet for Kanya Cekeshe's release on parole - lawyer
Cekeshe is among thousands of inmates who received a remission on his sentence granted by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday.
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'They were all in tears': Kanya Cekeshe’s family elated over parole news
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola on Sunday announced that Cekeshe qualified for parole but would not confirm whether the activist would receive a presidential pardon.
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Lamola: Remission of offenders will not compromise safety in communities
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said many inmates were not dangerous to society but simply could not afford to pay a fine or bail.
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Granny rape suspect appears in court
A man accused of raping a 94-year-old woman appeared in a KwaZulu-Natal court on Friday.
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'Govt’s crime-fighting efforts need the public'
The Department of Correctional Services said the public needs to join Government’s fight against crime.
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Prison remissions complete
The Correctional Services department says the number of criminal re-offenders is low.
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Prisoners to be given books - Ndebele
New minister wants books to be given to inmates as part of their rehabilitation.
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Prisoners thrilled about their release
A fresh start awaits prisoners as their freedom is declared.
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Inmates celebrate special remission
Pretoria Central Prison inmates are celebrating following the announcement of special remissions.
