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SA to file memorial against Israel at ICJ by end of October: Minister Ronald Lamola
South Africa will file its memorial later this month at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). International Relations Minister Ronald…
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Minister Lamola on working visit to the US, seeking to enhance bilateral relations
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) said Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in Washington, capital of the United…
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Former President Jacob Zuma back in Nkandla after being granted a remission of sentence
Former President Jacob Zuma has returned to his Nkandla home. This after being processed and released from the Escort Correctional…
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Thabo Bester’s escape was a failure of the criminal justice system
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said the department was ready to take over Mangaung prison as it was…
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Minister Ronald Lamola says one escape from custody is one too many
Less than 1% of inmates escaped from South African prisons in the last financial year. This was announced by Justice…
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Correctional Services to cut ties with G4S in 90 days over Thabo Bester escape
Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said the department’s contract with G4S to operate the Mangaung prison would be cancelled in…
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G4S hides prisoners’ letter to President Ramaphosa
Two prisoners from Mangaung maximum security prison in Bloemfontein wrote a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister Ronald Lamola and…
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Ronald Lamola won’t step down after failed Gupta extradition bid
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said he wouldn’t step down from his job after it emerged on Friday…
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Minister Lamola confirms extradition request for Atul & Rajesh Gupta denied by UAE
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed that the extradition request for the Gupta brothers, Atul and Rajesh,…
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Govt seeking solutions to shield courts from rolling blackouts: Minister Ronald Lamola
Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola says they are looking at ways to shield the country’s courts from rolling blackouts. He was…
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Minister Ronald Lamola calls for unity in ANC
ANC National Executive Committee member Ronald Lamola has called for unity in the party as structures are preparing to hold…
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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola withdraws application to challenge extension of #Statecaptureinquiry
JUSTICE Minister Ronald Lamola has backtracked on his decision to challenge Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s application for an extension…
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Body scanners to be installed in prisons – Minister Ronald Lamola
In an effort to clamp down on the smuggling of contraband into prisons, the Department of Correctional Services is installing…
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Boreholes needed as prison water shortage takes its toll
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said his department has started surveying groundwater availability in the Eastern Cape in…
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Minister Ronald Lamola donates 4 000 face masks to two schools
Justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola says the government will not be able to adequately address societal challenges such…
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Minister Ronald Lamola explains how special parole will work
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the release on parole of just under 19,000 prisoners as part of efforts to stop…
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Despite some flaws, SA’s parole system isn’t broken – Lamola
The minister said a full review was underway to identify who or what faulted the process, which resulted in Tazne…
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Family members to attend reburials of executed Cato Manor 9
The Cato Manor 9 are today receiving a dignified funeral in Durban in the presence of their family members, who…
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Minister Ronald Lamola launches prison radio station
The Brandvlei Correctional Centre has launched the continent’s first-ever prison radio station. Basic Radio 98.7 is digital and operated by…
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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola to go after drug Dealers and users
Newly appointed Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said he was frustrated at how the justice system failed to…
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