Question NW1016 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
22 November 2019 - NW1016
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether any persons have been appointed to the National Council for Correctional Services in terms of section 83(2)(h) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, since 1 January 2014; if not, why not; if so, (a) who was appointed to the National Council for Correctional Services, (b) what is each person’s area of expertise and experience and (c) on what date was the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services consulted on the appointments of the specified persons?
Reply:
No, the then Minister appointed the National Council for Correctional Services (NCCS) for a period of five (5) years with effect from 1 March 2010 until 28 February 2015.
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(a) who was appointed |
(b) each person’s area of expertise and experience |
(c) date the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services consulted |
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Appointed with effect 1 March 2010 for a period of five (5) years ending 28 February 2015. These appointments were extended for a period of three (3) months until 31 May 2015 |
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Dr KJ Kometsi Ms LUZ Rataemane Dr M Mako |
Clinical Psychologist |
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Ms B Ngobeni |
Community Development Expert |
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Ms L Smit |
NGO promoting Social Re-integration of offenders back into society |
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Dr M F Randera |
Medical Doctor |
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Mr S Nkanunu |
Practicing attorney |
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Appointed on 1 June 2015 for a period of 12 months ending 31 May 2016 |
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Dr VR Chetty |
CRIMINOLOGIST: Dr Chettys’ specialty, specifically during the parole consideration process by the NCCS, is the identification of crimogenic factors within offenders profiles and whether such needs have been addressed before such offender can be released back to society. |
11 November 2015 |
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Ms AL Vilakazi |
ATTORNEY: Ms Vilakazi is a practicing attorney and Director of Buthelezi Vilakazi Inc, a firm of attorney based in Sandton. Her specialty on the Council is that of ensuring compliance with applicable legislation (Constitutional Act, Criminal Procedure Act and the Correctional Services Act). |
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Ms N Gwayi Dr RM Mgudu Ms BN Ngobeni |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS AND EDUCATORS: Ms. Nondumiso Gwayi Her main focus and interest is the importance of family and community support as a key element in the successful reintegration of offenders into society. Mr. Richard Mzoxolo Bhunga Mgudu His interest, by virtue of his profession, in the skilling, rehabilitation programmes and academic development of offender. Ms. Busi Ngobeni Ms. Ngobeni is an educator by profession. Has been serving as a member of the NCCS since 2010 and has over the years facilitated training conducted by NCCS members to Social Workers, Psychologists and Parole Boards. |
Appointed on 1 June 2016 for a period of 36 months ending 31 May 2019
These appointments were extended by the Minister until 30 November 2019, pending the re-advertisement of the call for nominations, the consultation and appointment process.
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(a)who was appointed |
(b) each person’s area of expertise and experience |
(c) date was the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services consulted |
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Mr IL de Klerk Ms ST Monyemane Ms LUZ Rataemane |
Experts in clinical psychology |
18 May 2016 |
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Adv KA Mahumani Rev JP Clayton |
Representatives of non-governmental organisations working within the field of Correctional Services |
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Ms AL Vilakazi Dr VR Chetty |
Academics with expertise in criminal law, criminology, penology or restorative justice. |
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Mr N Nkopo |
Expert in community justice systems |
An appointment process has been initiated with positions due to be advertised during the month of October 2019.