South African Public Protector criticizes DCS for delayed response and mishandling of Thabo Bester's escape.
The South African Public Protector has criticized the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) for mishandling Thabo Bester's escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre in May 2022. The DCS took over six months to initiate an escape case and delayed reporting to the police. Two officials, Roseline Phahlane and Chris Mahonono, face disciplinary action. The Public Protector has called for an escape prevention strategy and guidelines for addressing corruption in the DCS.
October 01, 2024
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