Question NW1251 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
03 May 2023 - NW1251
Engelbrecht, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(a) On what exact date was his department informed of the fact that the convicted rapist, Mr Thabo Bester, had escaped from Mangaung Prison, (b)(i) by whom was his department so informed and (ii) via which medium?
Reply:
(a) The National Commissioner was informed on 22 March 2023.
(b)(i) The notification was received from the DCS, Director: Contract Management.
(b)(ii) The notification was received by means of a written investigation report on the escape of the mentioned offender.
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