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The SC on Security and Justice today expressed deep concern over the @DCS_ZA regression to a disclaimer audit opinion for the 2025/26 financial year, calling for urgent corrective action, stronger consequence management and a clear plan to prevent recurring audit failures. @ParliamentofRSA @DefenceCluster @GovernanceClus1 Read the full media statement MEDIA STATEMENT

SELECT COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND JUSTICE CALLS FOR URGENT ACCOUNTABILITY FOLLOWING DCS DISCLAIMER AUDIT OPINION

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Parliament, Wednesday, 11 November 2026 – The Select Committee on Security and Justice today expressed deep concern over the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) regression to a disclaimer audit opinion for the 2025/26 financial year, calling for urgent corrective action, stronger consequence management and a clear plan to prevent recurring audit failures.

The committee’s concerns follow its engagement with the department on its 2025/26 Annual Report, during which it acknowledged operational achievements, including 85% of annual performance targets. However, the committee emphasised that these achievements must be matched by sound financial management, credible reporting and effective internal controls.

Committee Chairperson Ms Jane Seboletswe Mananiso said the department must urgently address the issues underlying the disclaimer and pursue the matters it has attributed to technical glitches. “Members were of the view that these explanations should be properly interrogated and, where necessary, challenged to ensure that the department secures improved audit outcomes,” the Chairperson said.

“The department cannot afford to repeatedly appear before the committee with the same governance failures. We want to understand what concrete measures will be implemented following these audit outcomes to ensure that we do not return next year to report the same shortcomings. Consequence management must be prioritised, and those responsible for failures must be held accountable,” said Ms Mananiso.

The committee further stressed the need for the department to strengthen collaboration with other government departments to improve service delivery and rehabilitation outcomes. “While acknowledging the progress made, the committee believes that more can be achieved through an integrated approach across the justice system,” the Chairperson said.

Ms Mananiso said that committee members raised concern about vacancies on parole boards and the impact these have on the effective management of parole processes. The committee will therefore make provision in its programme next year to engage more deeply with parole boards to understand their operational challenges and identify solutions.

Overcrowding in correctional facilities and the continued high number of remand detainees remain significant concerns. The committee encouraged the department to pursue memoranda of understanding with neighbouring countries to facilitate the management and repatriation of foreign nationals, where appropriate and in accordance with the law. It also identified the Integrated Justice System as a priority for further oversight next year, given its recurring importance in engagements with justice sector institutions.

On rehabilitation and reintegration, the committee emphasised that successful reintegration must extend beyond the release of offenders. Members highlighted the need to better understand the experiences of communities and the impact of parolees on society, particularly concerns about reoffending. Rehabilitation programmes must translate into meaningful reintegration and safer communities.

“The committee brings collective experience and insight that can assist the department in addressing these challenges. Our oversight must contribute to practical solutions that improve correctional services, strengthen rehabilitation and reduce overcrowding, rather than allowing these problems to persist,” Ms Mananiso said.

The committee will continue exercising oversight over the department’s implementation of corrective measures, with particular emphasis on improved audit outcomes, consequence management, parole administration, rehabilitation and the effective reintegration of offenders.

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Sharing a tribute to the late Secretary to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Advocate Modibedi Phindela, the Chief Whip of the NCOP, Mr Kenneth Mmoiemang, reflected on Advocate Phindela’s history of anti-apartheid activism. He also expressed gratitude to the Phindela family for sharing him with South Africa and allowing the nation to benefit from his dedicated service.

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“In faith we accept that God’s ways are beyond our understanding. As we grieve, let us remember Modibedi in the fullness of his life, the life that he lived and shared with us”
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Parliament is today hosting a memorial service in honour of the late Advocate Modibedi Phindela, Secretary to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).

The service provides an opportunity to reflect on his life, his distinguished service to Parliament and the lasting contribution he made to the institution and the country.

May his legacy of dedicated service be remembered.

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“Parliament has lost a trusted colleague and one of its finest authorities on parliamentary rules and procedures. Our country has also lost a distinguished legal and constitutional mind, a consummate professional and a patriot whose love for South Africa was reflected in the dedication, diligence and commitment with which he served.”

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POLICE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS PROPOSAL TO WITHDRAW SAPS AMENDMENT BILL TO ENABLE INCORPORATION OF MADLANGA AND ADHOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Parliament, Wednesday, 11 November 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Police has expressed strong support for the withdrawal of the South African Police Service Amendment Bill (B18-2026), primarily to allow for the incorporation of recommendations arising from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System (Madlanga Commission) and the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee.

“The committee was of the view that incorporating these recommendations is necessary, as they may include proposals that have a direct bearing on the provisions of the Amendment Bill. Reforms within the SAPS should not be undertaken in a piecemeal manner but should instead be broad and inclusive,” said Mr Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the committee.

The committee acknowledged that the SAPS Amendment Bill has been outstanding for a considerable period, with delays in its finalisation having implications for the effective functioning of the SAPS. This is particularly concerning in an evolving policing environment characterised by integrity management challenges within the SAPS, as well as areas of misalignment with the Constitution and various Constitutional Court judgments.

However, the committee cautioned that proceeding with the Bill before the recommendations of both the Madlanga Commission and the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee are available could result in unnecessary and potentially wasteful expenditure. This is because the legislative process may have to be revisited to accommodate recommendations emerging from the two processes.

“As public representatives, it is important that we make judicious decisions that safeguard the public purse, particularly considering that the Bill will have to undergo an extensive and costly public participation process,” Mr Cameron emphasised.

The committee reiterated that the SAPS Amendment Bill remains necessary and urgent. However, it is of the view that the legislative process should result in comprehensive, all-encompassing reforms that address the systemic challenges within the South African Police Service and lay the foundation for meaningful and sustainable transformation of the SAPS.

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SC on Security and Justice meeting with @DCS_ZA on its 2025/26 Annual Report. Chairperson Ms Jane Mananiso wraps up the meeting calling for action to avoid another disclaimer audit opinion by @AuditorGen_SA @ParliamentofRSA @JICS_ZA @DefenceCluster @GovernanceClus1 @HealthSocClust @FinanceCluster @EconoCluster

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SC on Security and Justice meeting with @DCS_ZA on its 2025/26 Annual Report. Chairperson Ms Jane Mananiso opens the meeting by highlighting concerns raised by @AuditorGen_SA and the disclaimer audit opinion @ParliamentofRSA @JICS_ZA @DefenceCluster @GovernanceClus1 @HealthSocClust @FinanceCluster @EconoCluster

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SC on Security and Justice meeting with @DCS_ZA on its 2025/26 Annual Report @ParliamentofRSA @JICS_ZA @DefenceCluster @GovernanceClus1 @HealthSocClust @FinanceCluster @EconoCluster

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The PC on Correctional Services today indicated that it would continue to exercise its constitutional oversight mandate to ensure that the @dcs complies with binding court orders involving ex G4S employees at Mangaung @ParliamentofRSA @JICS_ZA Read the full media statement
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE TO CLOSELY MONITOR COURT IMPLEMENTATION OF G4S AND DCS LABOUR DISPUTE

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Parliament, Tuesday, 10 November 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services today indicated that it would continue to exercise its constitutional oversight mandate to ensure that the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) complies with binding court orders arising from the labour dispute involving former G4S employees at Mangaung Correctional Centre, now known as Grootvlei Correctional Centre.

Committee Chairperson Ms Kgomotso Anthea Ramolobeng said the committee’s role is not to determine the legal merits of the dispute or to assume the functions of the courts. Its role is to hold the department accountable for its decisions, its legal processes and its implementation of court orders.

The committee met today to consider its oversight responsibilities following requests from G4S employees to intervene and compel the DCS to implement a court ruling to have them absorbed into the department. The committee also received an update briefing on the operational transfer of the facility and related matters, including staff uniforms, medication for offenders, offender uniforms, filling of vacancies and the state of the facility’s kitchen.

The committee has noted the guidance provided by Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Services Office on the separation of powers and the sub judice rule. While Parliament must respect judicial independence, this does not prevent the committee from exercising oversight over the department’s compliance with court orders, the presentation read. Section 165(5) of the Constitution is clear that court orders bind all organs of state.

The committee heard that the Labour Court ruled on 5 May 2026 that the transfer of Mangaung Correctional Centre constituted a transfer of business under Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act. “The committee is concerned about the subsequent legal developments, including the department’s unsuccessful attempts to challenge the ruling. It has also noted that the department did not pursue a further petition after obtaining legal advice,” said Ms Ramolobeng.

She also noted that the committee was informed this morning that the court refused the department’s application for leave to appeal.

“The committee expects the National Commissioner to provide a comprehensive account of the department’s legal position and its intended course of action following the latest court developments. The department must also keep the committee informed of all legal processes and negotiations relating to the implementation of the judgment, including discussions with the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) towards a possible settlement agreement,” the Chairperson said.

Ms Ramolobeng further stated that: “Our responsibility is to ensure that the department does not treat court orders as optional. We respect the courts and the separation of powers, but we will not abdicate our responsibility to ensure that the executive complies with binding judicial decisions. The department must account to Parliament for what it is doing, how it intends to proceed and within what timeframes.”

The committee noted that negotiations between DCS and POPCRU had commenced following engagements between the National Commissioner and the union on 18 August 2026. The department subsequently instructed its Human Resources and Legal Services teams to engage with organised labour’s legal representatives, with discussions starting on 27 August 2026. A proposed mandate and associated costing were being processed for further negotiations.

“The committee will monitor these processes closely. It expects clarity on whether and how the department intends to absorb affected employees, how the process will be implemented and how individual circumstances, including possible criminal records or misconduct, will be addressed lawfully and fairly,” emphasised Ms Ramolobeng.

On the operational transition at Grootvlei, the committee noted that 489 of the 682 posts advertised had been filled since 4 August 2026, including 363 security officials and 38 professionals. A total of 333 former G4S employees had been appointed, of whom 64 were former G4S officials. The committee also noted the initial recruitment drive, which attracted 24 230 applications for 668 posts, and the subsequent advertisement of 14 additional posts, which attracted 1 652 applications.

While acknowledging the progress, the committee remains concerned about the staffing complement and the 103 funded vacancies identified. It urged the department to fill these vacancies within a reasonable period and indicated that it would request a progress report by the end of January 2027.

The committee also commended the department for ensuring that appointed officials and offenders were provided with uniforms. However, it expects the outstanding inspection report on the Grootvlei kitchen to be finalised and submitted before Parliament rises for the December recess.

The committee will further schedule an oversight briefing early in 2027 on the department’s state of readiness to take over the Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre, another privately operated facility whose contract ends in February next year. The Mangaung transition must provide important lessons to ensure that the next handover is properly planned and does not expose the department to avoidable operational, labour or financial risks.

The Chairperson emphasised that the committee would continue to monitor the department’s legal and operational processes and expects regular updates on its compliance with court orders.

“We want this matter resolved lawfully, fairly and as speedily as possible. Our concern is that the department must act within the law, respect the rights of affected employees and ensure continuity and stability in the correctional system. We will continue to hold the department accountable for the decisions it takes and the progress it makes,” Ms Ramolobeng said.

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NCOP TO DEBATE THE PROVINCIAL WEEK REPORT

Parliament, Monday 9 November 2026 – The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will, tomorrow at 14:00, hold a debate on the Provincial Week Report under the themes: “Confronting the challenges facing the timely delivery of viable public infrastructure to communities” and “Building viable municipalities for enhanced delivery of basic services”.

The report follows oversight visits conducted by Permanent Delegates to the NCOP across provinces from 17 to 21 August 2026 to assess service delivery, with particular focus on incomplete, delayed and abandoned infrastructure projects.

Permanent Delegates will also share messages of condolences on the passing of Advocate Modibedi Eric Phindela, the Secretary to the NCOP.

DETAILS OF THE NCOP HYBRID PLENARY:

Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 14:00
Venue: NCOP Chamber, Parliament and virtual platform.

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