Question NW181 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
27 March 2024 - NW181
Engelbrecht, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)What (a) total number of inmates who were released in terms of the special remission programme have reoffended since 27 October 2023 and (b) offences were committed by each offender; (2) whether the specified inmates have been readmitted to correctional facilities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) A total of 326 offenders were released from 27 October 2023 to 02 November 2023 which is the project end date. Of the 326 offenders released, 02 offenders reoffended.
1. (b) Crimes committed by each offender are as follows:
|
No. |
Offences Committed |
|
House breaking with intention to steal and Theft |
|
|
Assault |
2. Details of Inmates readmitted to Correctional Centres as follows:
|
Readmission Date |
Correctional Centres |
|
01 November 2023 |
Empangeni Remand Detention Facility |
|
02 November 2023 |
Jansenville |
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