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An official from St Albans Medium B Correctional Centre was caught attempting to smuggle contraband into the premises on Friday.Image: 123RF/Stockstudio44
CHILD RAPE

Man jailed for murder of his girlfriend and 11-month-old child

The Kimberley high court has sentenced a 36-year-old man to two life terms for the murder of his girlfriend and their 11-month-old daughter. Michael Pieterson was also sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for defeating the ends of…

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An Eastern Cape woman has been sentenced for defrauding two companies she worked for. One of the companies was placed into business rescue because of her crimes. File photo.Image: Allan Swart/123RF
JAIL

2‚280 prisoners have been released on parole‚ 19‚000 more in coming month

Over a period of 30 days‚ 2‚280 prisoners were released on parole across SA‚ and the correctional services department hopes about 19‚000 more will be released in the next month. None of these who were released had reoffended. Department…

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