A SLAP IN THE FACE FOR VICTIMS
After President Jacob Zuma announced the remission of sentence for prisoners. The Democratic Alliance states how unhappy they are about this decision. DA says the above decision is a slap in the face for victims of crime and their families.
Personally i understand why the DA is reacting in this manner, The Public was only informed about this decision on April 27th 2012 and their views/opinions where not considered. our government has once again failed to communicate with the masses. It seems clear that this decision is in the process of being implemented, according to Correctional Services Parole Board, the first group of offenders will start being released on May 14th 2012.
The issue of overcrowding in South African Prisons is out of hand, the government saw this Remission of sentences as a solution to decrease overcrowding in prisons. It is good to see that some NGO's are eager to team up with government in helping rehabilitated offenders by offering them training in skilled development programmes. Completing these programmes will enable offenders to get jobs in NGO' sectors.
Not all offenders will be benefiting from the Remission of Sentences, offenders who have been sentenced for aggressive, sexual, firearm and drug-related offences, and people declared dangerous criminals will not be granted the remission.
As the Public i think we should offer support to petty crime offenders and first time offenders if they show an interest of being better individuals.
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| Overcrowding in prisons |
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| Johannesburg Medium C Prison |
I often think some people commit crime on purpose, because a few people I know, who came back from prisoner have said they would do anything to go back because of the stylish life they get in prison.
ReplyDeleteBuild more prisons
ReplyDeleteStylish life? i dont know anyone who would be comfortable with being locked up everyday. as for stylish haha i doubt.
ReplyDeleteA new Prison was built in Kimberly.
ReplyDeleteovercrowding is a serious issue, people get killed in some prisons because of overcrowding!! real criminals are out in the public, half of the people in prison's are first time offenders.
ReplyDeletebuilding more prisons will cost us tax payers alot of money.