Noting that recidivism remains a challenge in the Republic with an alarming rate of about 60‑70% of ex-offenders re-offending within a very short space of time (details furnished) what (a) plans are in place to improve rehabilitation progra
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Educational support services via partnerships (DBE, DHET, UNISA, TSP)
Through partnerships, offenders can receive educational support services including training and development of educators and learner support material (DBE), Adult Education and Training programmes (DHET), educational support to learners (UNISA), and digital teaching and learning for DCS schools (University of Stellenbosch through Telematics School Project).
- Who it is for
- offenders and learners in DCS schools
- How to act on it
- The document does not state an application or enrolment route; it describes partnerships providing educational support services.
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Partnerships and collaboration with external stakeholders such as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) for provision of educational support services (training and development of educators, as well as learner support material). Partnerships include the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) for provision of Adult Education and Training programmes, UNISA provides educational support to learners, and the University of Stellenbosch through Telematics School Project (TSP) provides DCS schools with digital teaching and learning;
Information literacy and book clubs (NLSA partnership)
The Department partners with the National Library of South Africa to promote information literacy, facilitate access to information resources, and empower offenders to read with understanding, including promoting and sustaining book clubs in facilities.
- Who it is for
- offenders
- How to act on it
- The document does not state an application or enrolment route; it describes the partnership activities in facilities.
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The Department is in partnership with National Library of South Africa (NLSA) to promote information literacy and facilitate access to information resources, as well as to empower offenders to read with understanding, enhances analytic thinking, promote and sustain book clubs in our facilities.
Offender development programmes (accredited and quality-assured)
Offenders can access offender development programmes that are accredited and quality-assured by specified quality assurance bodies, as part of the Department’s rehabilitation programmes.
- Who it is for
- offenders
- How to act on it
- The document does not state an application or enrolment route; it only states that offenders have access to these programmes as part of DCS rehabilitation programmes.
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Offender development programmes which are accredited and quality-assured by reputable quality assurance bodies such as Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Sector Education and Training Authority (SETAs), UMALUSI and Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
Workplace learning in bakeries, farms and production workshops
Offenders can access workplace learning opportunities in bakeries, farms and production workshops as part of rehabilitation programmes.
- Who it is for
- offenders
- How to act on it
- The document does not state an application or enrolment route; it only states that offenders have access to workplace learning in these settings.
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Furthermore, offenders have access to workplace learning in bakeries, farms and production workshops, as well as participating in sports, arts, culture and library programmes.
Online ICT related programmes (CISCO Networking Academy partnership)
CISCO Networking Academy will implement online ICT related programmes to offenders and officials as part of a partnership.
- Who it is for
- offenders and officials
- How to act on it
- The document does not state an application or enrolment route; it only states that CISCO Networking Academy will implement the programmes as part of a partnership.
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In addition, CISCO Networking Academy will implement online ICT related programmes to offenders and officials as part of a partnership.
Sports, arts, culture and library programmes
Offenders can participate in sports, arts, culture and library programmes as part of the Department’s rehabilitation programmes.
- Who it is for
- offenders
- How to act on it
- The document does not state an application or enrolment route; it only states that offenders have access to these programmes.
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Furthermore, offenders have access to workplace learning in bakeries, farms and production workshops, as well as participating in sports, arts, culture and library programmes.
Entrepreneurial Skills Programmes (online learning model) for offenders and officials
A partnership provides Entrepreneurial Skills Programmes through an online learning model, training offenders and officials; training of 110 offenders and 11 officials is already in process.
- Who it is for
- offenders and officials
- How to act on it
- The document does not state an application or enrolment route; it only states that a partnership has been entered into and training is in process.
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and A partnership has been entered into with the South African Supplier Diversity Council to train 150 offenders and 11 officials in Entrepreneurial Skills Programmes through an online learning model, training of 110 offenders and 11 officials is already in process.
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Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36624/
Key Takeaways
- legislation
- reforms
- 27 March 2026
- noting
- recidivism
- remains
- challenge
- republic
- alarming
- rate
Dates
Opening Date
27 March 2026
Closing Date
27 March 2026