Date: 27/05/2004
Source: Ministry of Correctional Services
Title: N Balfour: Visit to Western Cape Region


ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, MR BMN BALFOUR, MP, DURING A VISIT TO THE WESTERN CAPE REGION, 27 May 2004

Programme Director
Reverend Fry
Commissioner Linda Mti
Regional Commissioner Gxilishe
Area Commissioners and Regional Heads
Regional Coordinators and Heads of Centres
Heads of Community Corrections
Management and Members of Management Areas
Ladies and Gentlemen

I have come into office at a very exciting, but also challenging period in the history of our country. In the State of the Nation Address in February this year, President Thabo Mbeki outlined the commitment of government to improving the quality of life of all our people. This included a commitment to safety and security, moral regeneration and social cohesion - all areas that are of critical importance to us in Correctional Services.

In addressing Parliament last week, President Mbeki concluded his address by emphasising the need for all citizens to "get down to work in a people's contract to build a better South Africa and a better World."

Dit is 'n uitdaging wat aan elkeen van ons binne Korrektiewe Dienste voorgel