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Lamola: Those arrested for riots, looting could face terrorism charges
He’s told Parliament’s justice committee that some actions, including the burning of key national installations and the blockading of roads may fall within the parameters of the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act of 2004.
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Inmates welcome government's COVID-19 vaccination programme
On Tuesday, the Health Department launched the Correctional Services' vaccination rollout campaign at the facility.
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Riot and looting suspects putting a strain on prison facilities - Lamola
In the past two weeks, more than 2,000 people have been arrested for various offences during the week-long looting spree.
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Lamola: PMB court, ConCourt decisions will determine length of Zuma prison stay
Zuma wants the High Court to suspend his sentence until the Constitutional Court hears and decides his application to rescind his 15-month sentence.
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WATCH LIVE: Minister Lamola gives details of Zuma's arrest
The minister is addressing a briefing on Thursday at the Estcourt Correctional Centre where the former president has started serving his 15-month sentence.
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Extradition treaty: SA criminals can run but can't hide, at least not in the UAE
South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded their finalisation and ratification of the treaties on extradition and mutual legal assistance between South Africa and the UAE.
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Calls for Arthur Fraser's axing can't be decided on just yet - Lamola
Corruption-linked Arthur Fraser's position in government can only be decided after our engagements, says Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola.
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Lamola: UAE appears willing to help with Gupta matter after earlier hesitation
Since the arrests of some businesspeople connected to the Guptas, the UAE will have to cooperate, says Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola.
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Laws need to be amended to take the courts online, says Lamola
While SA's courts deal with massive backlogs in cases, Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said laws need to be amended before it can go fully online.
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MPs want to know why Zondo Commission hasn't yet led to any prosecutions
The Justice Minister and the head of the prosecuting authority faced questions from justice committee members who quizzed them on when the NPA would use information from the Zondo Commission to prosecute offenders.
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Lamola remembers late ANC MP Jacqueline Mofokeng
Mofokeng, who served as a whip and member of the justice and correctional services portfolio committee passed away due to COVID-19 related complications.
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Govt paves way for SA's first Land Court
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola on Monday said government would be introducing a Land Court Bill to Parliament proposing the establishment of such a court.
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Lamola details action taken against those using COVID to commit crime
Minister Lamola was responding to opposition party claims that there was a lack of political will when it came to tackling wrongdoing.
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Lamola: Processes in place for extradition of Bushiris
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepard Bushiri and his wife Mary fled to Malawi last week after they were granted bail of R200,000 each while facing charges of fraud and money laundering.
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Lamola: Govt won’t hesitate using SADC relationship to extradite Bushiris
The two are out on bail and were supposed to report to authorities on Friday but absconded defying their bail conditions.
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Brendin Horner murder: Minister Lamola condemns violence by protesting farmers
Chaotic scenes erupted outside the Senekal Magistrates Court on Tuesday following a clash between police and farmers in the area.
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Govt: No ministers implicated in corruption will be let off with slap on wrist
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said all departments would be expected to submit procurement contracts to the inter-ministerial team to be published and scrutinised.
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Cabinet rallies behind Ramaphosa’s fight against corruption
The presidency has announced that Ramaphosa has formed a new committee chaired by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, which will look at all COVID-19 related government procurement.
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Prison break: Correctional Services says 68 inmates escaped, not 69
Minister Ronald Lamola has lauded community members for their willingness to assist law enforcement agencies with critical information.
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This is who will be prosecuted if people don't wear masks
Wearing a face mask is now mandatory under revised lockdown regulations.
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No one will be arrested for not wearing a mask - yet
Government says non-adherence to the new regulation might force them to reconsider if individuals should face the law for not wearing masks.
