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  • 50 suspects appeared in the Johannesburg Central Magistrates Court on 21 July 2021 on various charges including public violence, housebreaking and theft following days of violence and looting in Gauteng. Their case was postponed to 28 July 2021. Picture: Boikhutso Ntsoko/Eyewitness News.

    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.

    346 days ago
  • A vaccinator preparing the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News.

    Inmates welcome government's COVID-19 vaccination programme

    On Tuesday, the Health Department launched the Correctional Services' vaccination rollout campaign at the facility.

    346 days ago
  • SANDF and SAPS members question suspected looters in Alexandra on 13 July 2021. Picture: @GovernmentZA/Twitter

    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.

    346 days ago
  • Justice Minister Ronald Lamola at a media briefing outside the Estcourt Correctional Service facility where former President Jacob Zuma is serving his 15-month sentence. Picture: YouTube screengrab/SABC.

    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.

    358 days ago
  • FILE: Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola. Picture: EWN.

    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.

    359 days ago
  • FILE: Justice Minister Ronald Lamola at an inter-ministerial briefing on the coronavirus in Pretoria on 13 March 2020. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/Eyewitness News

    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.

    386 days ago
  • FILE: Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola (L) and Commissioner of Correctional Services Arthur Fraser (R) arrive at the Goodwood Correctional Facility on 4 February 2020. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/Eyewitness News

    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.

    390 days ago
  • FILE: Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola addresses the media in Pretoria during a virtual Cabinet briefing on 6 August 2020. Picture: @GovernmentZA/Twitter

    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.

    390 days ago
  • FILE: Justice Minister Ronald Lamola at an inter-ministerial briefing on the coronavirus in Pretoria on 13 March 2020. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/Eyewitness News

    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.

    390 days ago
  • The Zondo commission of Inquiry into state capture. Picture: EWN.

    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.

    423 days ago
  • FILE: ANC MP Jacqueline Mofokeng. Picture: @SAgovnews/Twitter.

    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.

    436 days ago
  • FILE: Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola addresses the media in Pretoria during a virtual Cabinet briefing on 6 August 2020. Picture: @GovernmentZA/Twitter

    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.

    488 days ago
  • FILE: Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola addresses the media in Pretoria during a virtual Cabinet briefing on 6 August 2020. Picture: @GovernmentZA/Twitter

    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.

    500 days ago
  • Pastor Shepherd Bushiri, his wife, Mary, and one of his co-accused appear in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 4 November 2020. Picture: Kgomotso Modise/EWN

    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.

    589 days ago
  • FILE: Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola addresses the media in Pretoria during a virtual Cabinet briefing on 6 August 2020. Picture: @GovernmentZA/Twitter

    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.

    594 days ago
  • FILE: A police vehicle set alight by angry farmers outside the Senekal Magistrate’s Court on 6 October 2020. Picture: @crimeairnetwork/Twitter

    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.

    633 days ago
  • FILE: Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola addresses the media in Pretoria during a virtual Cabinet briefing on 6 August 2020. Picture: @GovernmentZA/Twitter

    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.

    694 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on 17 June 2020 on the easing of level 3 lockdown restrictions. Picture: GCIS.

    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.

    694 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied

    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.

    706 days ago
  • FILE: Justice Minister Ronald Lamola. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    This is who will be prosecuted if people don't wear masks

    Wearing a face mask is now mandatory under revised lockdown regulations.

    717 days ago
  • From L to R: Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma at a briefing on 16 April 2020. Picture: GCIS.

    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.

    719 days ago
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