Pieter Groenewald

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South Africa

DA Raises Alarm Over Poor Perimeter Security at SA Prisons

The DA says it is concerning that nearly half of South Africa’s correctional facilities lack adequate perimeter fencing. A parliamentary question reply from minister for Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, revealed that an estimated one-billion-rand is required to address the fencing deficiencies at 120 prisons nationwide. The DA’s, Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba, says the lack of specific completion dates for any of these projects, attributed to funding uncertainties, raises serious concerns:  

today17 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, the DA calls for urgent intervention in prisons as they face a contraband crisis

In S.A, the DA has highlighted the urgent need for intervention in prisons as they face a contraband crisis. The party's Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcabawith says nearly one-thousand-kilograms of drugs, 41-thousand cell phones, and thousands of weapons have been seized in 12 months. She has urged Correctional Services minister Pieter Groenewald to escalate the issue to cabinet to resolve porous facilities:  

today11 December, 2024

South Africa

Freedom Front Plus Warns of National Security Threat After 95 Libyan Nationals Arrested in S.A

In S.A, the Freedom Front Plus warns of a national security threat after 95 Libyan nationals were arrested for alleged military training at a private camp in White River, Mpumalanga. They criticise the government's inaction, especially after South Africa was grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force for failing to address money laundering and terrorism. Party leader, Pieter Groenewald urges immediate action to prevent the country from becoming a terrorist […]

today1 August, 2024

South Africa

SA’s Freedom Front Plus Applauds Election Date Confirmation for Political Stability

The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa expresses satisfaction with the confirmation of the election date, citing increased certainty for political parties and voters. Scheduled for May 29th this year, the forthcoming election is deemed crucial for the future of South Africa. FF Plus leader, Pieter Groenewald, asserts that this assurance will initiate momentum among political entities, organizations, and the public, underscoring the significance of active participation in shaping the […]

today21 February, 2024