The decision by the Bloemfontein
Regional Magistrate Court regarding
electronic tagging of a South African remand detainee as an alternative to
incarceration has been welcomed.
Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso
Ndebele said inmate population has been reduced to 156, 370 in 2013 and the
incarceration rate has also declined from 403 inmates to 290 inmates.
Ministerial Spokesperson Logan Maistry said
Correctional Services Minister Sbu Ndebele has enthusiastically welcomed the
court ruling to utilise the electronic monitoring awaiting inmates.
Masitry said the electronic monitoring will
go a long way in ensuring that incarceration is reduced.
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