Jacob Zuma has been released from prison two hours after a ruling to reincarcerate him today. This comes after Ramaphosa approved a ‘special remission process’ on the same morning. JacobZuma Zuma
The national commissioner for correctional services, Makgothi Thobakgale, reached a decision regarding the reincarceration of former President Jacob Zuma.
According to Thobakgale, the correctional services department has obtained four legal viewpoints concerning the ramifications of the SCA decision, which determined that Zuma’s medical parole was unauthorised and necessitated his return to prison. The statement further reveals that 9 488 prisoners will be released under this process; however, unlike Zuma, they have not received such a swift release, asThis begs the question as to why Ramaphosa would approve this ‘special remission’ process at the time of Zuma’s enquiry.President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the remission of non-violent offenders in South Africa.
The remission of sentences is a crucial aspect of our justice system, and Section 84 of the Constitution enables it. However, it’s important to note that certain offenders, such as those convicted of sexual offences, tampering with essential infrastructure, serving life sentences, and being declared dangerous criminals, are excluded from this criterion of this special remission. Despite this, low-risk offenders in these categories may still be eligible for a 12-month remission.
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