South Africa’s (SA) inmate population has surged to more than 170 000, far exceeding the Department of Correctional Services’ approved bed capacity of just over 100 000 - National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale has revealed. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on the outcomes of the
Department’s Festive Season Security Operations, Thobakgale said the prison population peaked at 170 739 and described the figure as the highest recorded in recent years, placing severe strain on infrastructure, staffing, security management and the department’s budget.

South Africa&rsquo;s (SA) inmate population has surged to more than&nbsp;170 000, far exceeding the Department of Correctional Services&rsquo;&nbsp;approved bed capacity of just over 100 000 - National&nbsp;Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale has revealed.&nbsp;Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on the outcomes of the Department&rsquo;s Festive Season Security Operations, Thobakgale&nbsp;said the prison population peaked at 170 739 and described the&nbsp;figure as the highest recorded in recent years, placing severe&nbsp;strain on infrastructure, staffing, security management and the&nbsp;department&rsquo;s budget.

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SA Prisons are at 150% full! ( LINDIWE NTSHALITSHALI - DEPUTY MINISTER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES )

Since the publication of the first Organized Crime Index in 2019, South Africa has consistently been ranked among the top 10 most criminal countries. High criminality, weakened law enforcement, and transnational connections are some of the factors making the country attractive for fugitives and
international criminal networks to do their dirty business in. Have we become a safe haven for fugitives and what makes us vulnerable to international crime syndicates?

Since the publication of the first Organized Crime Index in 2019,&nbsp;South Africa has consistently been ranked among the top 10&nbsp;most criminal countries. High criminality, weakened law&nbsp;enforcement, and transnational connections are some of the&nbsp;factors making the country attractive for fugitives and international criminal networks to do their dirty business in.&nbsp;Have we become a safe haven for fugitives and what makes us&nbsp;vulnerable to international crime syndicates?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Is South Africa a Safe Haven for Transnational Organised Crime?

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has expressed concern over speak of parliament - Thoko Didiza’s - decision not to grant the committee subpoenas for Brown Mogotsi & Paul O’Sullivan who requested to give virtual testimony to the committee citing security issues. Didiza said the committee failed to show that it had adequately
dealt with the witnesses’ security concerns about appearing in-person before parliament.

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations&nbsp;made by the South African Police Service&rsquo;s (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal&nbsp;Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla&nbsp;Mkhwanazi, has expressed concern over speak of parliament -&nbsp;Thoko Didiza&rsquo;s - decision not to grant the committee subpoenas&nbsp;for Brown Mogotsi &amp; Paul O&rsquo;Sullivan who requested to give&nbsp;virtual testimony to the committee citing security issues.&nbsp;Didiza said the committee failed to show that it had adequately dealt with the witnesses&rsquo; security concerns about appearing&nbsp;in-person before parliament.

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The genetic, hormonal, metabolic & mental reasons you struggle to manage your weight. You’ve tried to lose or gain weight via multiple routes over the years and despite following the plans, you never really see the results or the successes are short lived? Well more and more experts are highlighting that weight management is not simply a will power or motivation thing. There are genetic predispositions , hormonal imbalances, metabolic adaptations & mental factors to consider.

The genetic, hormonal,&nbsp;metabolic &amp; mental reasons you struggle to manage your&nbsp;weight.&nbsp;You&rsquo;ve tried to lose or gain weight via multiple routes over the&nbsp;years and despite following the plans, you never really see the&nbsp;results or the successes are short lived?&nbsp;Well more and more experts are highlighting that weight&nbsp;management is not simply a will power or motivation thing.&nbsp;There are genetic predispositions , hormonal imbalances,&nbsp;metabolic adaptations &amp; mental factors to consider.

SA Prisons are at 150% full! ( LINDIWE NTSHALITSHALI - DEPUTY MINISTER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES )

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