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The Department Correctional Services πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

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Official Twitter Page of the Department Correctional Services in the Republic of South Africa.

 Pretoria, South Africa
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Joined July 2019
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National Commissioner Thobakgale Briefs UNODC Executive Director on Progress at Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy.
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UNODC Executive Director tours Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy The National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Mr Makgothi Thobakgale, today (9 November 2026), led the Executive Director of UNODC... facebook.com/100069011324638…
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The National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Mr Makgothi Thobakgale, today (9 November 2026), welcomed the Executive Director of UNODC... facebook.com/100069011324638…
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Correctional Services Acts Against Unbecoming Conduct by Offenders at KgoΕ‘i Mampuru II Correctional Facility
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NATIONAL COMMISSIONER ENGAGES ST ALBANS CORRECTIONAL OFFICIALS National Commissioner Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale held a constructive engagement with officials at St Albans Management Area, providing a platform for open and frank discussions... facebook.com/100069011324638…
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The National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, undertook an operational visit to St Albans Management Area following incidents of vandalism that have severely affected critical infrastructure. facebook.com/100069011324638…
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DCS and AGSA Meet to Address 2025/26 Audit Outcome The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) are meeting today, 2 November 2026, at KgoΕ‘i Mampuru II Management Area in Gauteng... facebook.com/100069011324638…
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Minister Groenewald Signs MoU with SAAI to Strengthen Agricultural Skills Development for Offenders.
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SA Flag Flies High as Correctional Services National Commissioner is Elected to International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) Board.
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Education and Skills Outreach Opens New Pathways for Women at Atteridgeville Gender Responsive Centre.
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MINISTER GROENEWALD SIGNS MOU WITH SOUTHERN AFRICAN AGRI INITIATIVE (SAAI) TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND OFFENDER REHABILITATION The Minister of DCS, Dr Pieter Groenewald, signed an MoU with the Southern African Agri Initiative today... facebook.com/100069011324638…
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MINISTER GROENEWALD SIGNS MOU WITH SOUTHERN AFRICAN AGRI INITIATIVE (SAAI) TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND OFFENDER REHABILITATION The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald,...

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SA FLAG FLIES HIGH AS CORRECTIONAL SERVICES NATIONAL COMMISSIONER ELECTED TO ICPA BOARD The National Commissioner of DCS, Mr Makgothi Thobakgale, has been elected to the Board of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) facebook.com/100069011324638…
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Breast Cancer does not end in October: From Awareness to Action.
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The National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Mr Makgothi Thobakgale, led an unannounced search operation at Klerksdorp Correctional Facility on 20 October 2026, resulting in the confiscation of cellphones, drugs and other prohibited items.
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National Commissioner Concludes Unannounced Search at Klerksdorp Correctional Facility The National Commissioner of DCS, Mr Thobakgale, concluded an unannounced search operation at Klerksdorp Correctional Facility on the evening of 20 October 2026... facebook.com/100069011324638…
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National Commissioner Leads Unannounced Search at Klerksdorp Correctional Facility The National Commissioner of DCS, Mr Makgothi Thobakgale, is leading an unannounced search operation at Klerksdorp Correctional Facility facebook.com/100069011324638…
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National Commissioner Visits St Albans Management Area to Strengthen Oversight and Compliance The National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Mr Makgothi Thobakgale, visited St Albans Management Area on 20 October 2026... facebook.com/100069011324638…
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National Commissioner Motivates Inmate Learners to Aim for Excellence as 2026 Matric Exams Begin.
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