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The National Commissioner (NC) of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Mr Makgothi Thobakgale led a targeted parolees monitoring operation in Mamelodi, Gauteng. 22 August 2025. As part of the Women’s Month programme, the initiative places special focus on parolees previously convicted of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) offences, to ensure strict compliance with their parole conditions. #CorrectionsAtWork #CorrectionalServices | The Department of Correctional Services

National Commissioner (NC) of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Makgothi Thobakgale today (4 July 2025), led a targeted search at the Bavianspoort Correctional Facility, Gauteng Region. Contraband including cellphones; dagga; and nyaope; were found during the search. Some of the offenders were using the cellphones to commit crime. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been contacted to ensure thorough investigations. NC Thobakgale said management at the facility will account o