ISS SEMINAR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN SOUTH AFRICAN PRISONS

Date: 2005-11-14 to Invalid date

ISS SEMINAR
GOOD GOVERNANCE IN SOUTH AFRICAN PRISONS
Pretoria, 14 November 2005

 

 

CRIME AND JUSTICE PROGRAMME

 

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Corruption and maladministration in the Department of Correctional Services has received substantial media coverage over the past four years, especially as the Jali Commission has proceeded with its work. The avalanche of allegations and reports of corrupt, dishonest and even criminal practices have created a sense of shock and disappointment with many South Africans that are still trying to come to grip with the achievements and challenges of the country’s ten- year old democracy.

 

In light of this, CSPRI commissioned Prof Chris Tapscott (Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, UWC) in 2004 to conduct an investigation into examples of good governance and management in South Africa’s prisons. The project was premised on two basic assumptions. First, that there are indeed examples of good governance despite the very challenging circumstances that prison managers face on a daily basis, and second, that whilst resources are important, this is not the determining variable in assuring good governance. Both assumptions proved to be correct.

 

Please join us for a presentation of the research findings. Time will be provided for questions and answers. A light lunch will be served.

 

Date: 14 November 2005

Time: 10h30 – 12h30 (a light lunch will be served)

Venue: ISS, Block C, Brooklyn Court, Veale Street East, Pretoria

 

RSVP: Ms Busiswa Nyume, email: [email protected]

Tel: (012) 346 9500, Fax (012) 460 0997/8

 

Parking is available at the Brooklyn Mall and ABSA Parkades at your own cost.