Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Adv. Michael Masutha (MP), will deliver an annual budget policy statement for the Department of Correctional Services in the National Assembly on 3 May 2016. Minister Masutha is expected to update parliament on progress made in utilising the 2015/16 budget allocation and also outline the targets and priorities set for the DCS for the 2016/17 financial year.

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing prior to the delivery of the budget vote speech, where Minister Masutha will highlight the key areas of focus for the 2016/17 financial year. This will present an opportunity for the media to engage the Minister, Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla and National Commissioner Zach Modise on the embargoed speech before its delivery.

Details of the Budget Vote Media Briefing
Date: Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Time: 10h00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament

NB: There will be a video-link up at GCIS, Tshedimosetso House; 1035 Frances Baard Street (previously Schoeman Street) corner Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

Details of the Budget Vote Debate:
Date: Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Time: 14h00
Venue: Old Assembly Chamber, Parliament

We wish to request media attending to please confirm attendance by sending their details to:
Zodwa Mtsweni
E-mail: Zodwa.Mtsweni@dcs.gov.za
Cell: 072 311 3500

The media briefing will be followed by a tour of Correctional Services exhibition stand in front of the Old Assembly Chamber, where the budget vote debate will take place.

Enquiries:
Adv. Mthunzi Mhaga
Cell: 083 641 8141