The Correctional Services Department has spent over R40m in the construction of 20 Parole Board offices nationally.
Correctional Services Minister Nqconde Balfour on Friday officially opened the 20th Parole Board office in Middledrift in the Eastern Cape.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony, Balfour said his department has made good progress towards reaching the department's goal of building 53 Parole Board offices across the country.
Among other things, Parole Boards decide on whether the offender is eligible for release on parole or not.
In that regard, the Balfour said R126m has been reserved for that purpose. - Edwin Tshivhidzo, BuaNews
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