Kanya Cekeshe, the only #FeesMustFall activist behind bars, for his role in the 2016 student protests, is now eligible for early parole after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a Reconciliation Day special remission of sentences for certain categories of offenders. In detailing who would be eligible for a remission of sentence, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola was..
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Double standards!SA justice system corrupt – #FeesMustFall activist Kanya Cekeshe eligible for immediate parole but parole for Boeremag prisoners denied
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More than 14,000 convicts will be free as birds after Ramaphosa approved amnesty and pardon
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the release of 14,647 offenders on pardons and remissions to mark Reconciliation Day. On Monday, Ramaphosa granted a special remission of sentence to specific categories of sentenced offenders, probationers and parolees. “Remissions of sentences are always carefully considered, taking into account the interests of the public and the administration of..
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SA’s prisons could run out of beds as crime rate surges
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The growing crime rate and rise in life sentences meted out to offenders may mean that there won’t be enough beds for criminals in SA’s prisons. The department of correctional services has conceded that it is worried about over-crowding which is on a steady rise, as evidenced by the latest shocking crime statistics. The department..
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