JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has only one criminologist, employed by the Department of Correctional Services, to assess parole applications.
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This was highlighted this week at a correctional services portfolio committee meeting.
With a backlog of parole cases for prisoners serving life sentences, this situation has impacted decision making.
The need for qualified professionals in the system has never been more critical.
Criminologist, Professor Kholofelo Rakubu discussed this with eNCA.