Budget cuts impact security at correctional facilities: Groenewald

Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald The Minister of Correctional Services Dr. Pieter Groenewald, says challenges of overcrowding, the presence of crime syndicates and gangs within correctional facilities remains, despite the department’s efforts to tackle it. The minister says these issues are ongoing, whilst also increasing at the same time. Groenewald highlighted this while…

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Tshwane officials arrested for theft of R7-million worth transformers

Three City of Tshwane officials arrested in connection with the theft of transformers worth over R7-million Tshwane District Commissioner Major General Samuel Thine has commended the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit for its ongoing efforts to combat crime. This follows the arrests of three City of Tshwane officials in connection with the theft of transformers worth over R7-million at the Laudium substation in…

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