Correctional Services welcomes Minister Groenewald
National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale accompanied by Department of Correctional Services (DCS) executive management, welcomed newly-appointed Minister Pieter Groenewald to DCS on Thursday, 11 July 2024 at DCS head office in Pretoria.
In his welcomes address, Minister Pieter Groenewald echoed the imperatives of working as a collective and to accelerate service delivery to advance the mandate of the department.
Minister said he is glad to join the employer of choice and is really looking forward to hit the ground running. “When we talk about Correctional Services, we talking about services, we must deliver services to the people of South Africa. We must do our utmost best that when inmates get out of our facilities, they can be integrated into the society and contribute positively to the country. We should promote intergovernmental relations as part of working together with different departments in different clusters”, said Minister Groenewald
National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale outlined a number of projects that are completed and still underway nation-wide for site inspections to get a broader view of department’s programmes.
Minister Groenewald brings a wealth of experience. He served as a member at Portfolio Committee on Police (National Assembly Committees), Member at Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Member of National Assembly (Parliament) and Mayor a local municipality.
Amongst his academic qualifications, Minister holds a Doctorate (PhD) in Political Studies, a Master of Management and Development, as well as Postgraduate Diploma in Business Communication.
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Fantastic! This new government will make all the difference in SA! Lets unite and rebuild!
@slulu7352
21 күн бұрын
My thoughts too
@eenigheid3186
21 күн бұрын
@@slulu7352 We have waited a long time for a better South Africa , where the people come first and not the politicians.
@user-si5zw7br5o
19 күн бұрын
Damn, these political animal's have the public under their spell. The great delusion continues. With a 30 year career in politics his list of achievements is shorter than a single sheet of toiletpaper. He's a career politician, not a miracle maker. No thy enemy, research them before you sing their praises. This rainbow generation of politicians just swap seat's and the end result remains the same.
@virgildicielo6614
19 күн бұрын
Bullsh*t and optics wait for the results and tell me after
@johannmeiring4208
18 күн бұрын
@@eenigheid3186 Wishfull thinking!
I see people from all races in this room, kudos!
@user-si5zw7br5o
19 күн бұрын
It's not the color of your cover that defines you! It's the purity of your heart!
@Versace24_7
18 күн бұрын
You could have added your like instead of adding this sorta comment. Sheesh. She means good! ❤❤
@user-si5zw7br5o
18 күн бұрын
@@Versace24_7 Comprehension is clearly not one of your talents🤐
@MrVishen7
18 күн бұрын
DEI is leftist claptrap
@juiced-rr9ry
10 күн бұрын
Thats all you guys see😂
Leadership Groenwald. Show them the way
@MaruofAhmed-ne6cc
19 күн бұрын
We need good leaders from all the races of South Africa 🇿🇦 together we are strong not about this one knows the way better than other we building a country emerging from dark history we must forgive and move together.
@johannmeiring4208
18 күн бұрын
Show who what?
Good Speech Minister ..
@user-es3ri6zt5d
20 күн бұрын
NO
@geralddean673
20 күн бұрын
@@user-es3ri6zt5d you didn't like it .. but I did .. I'm sure people laugh at Leon Schuster when he paints he's face
Please do unannounced visits to prisons. U will be pleasantly surprise with the amount of corrupt wardens
@malfan
21 күн бұрын
Even to the ones located in remote areas, the ones who don't expect him to ever visit.
@petelosuaniu
20 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 pleasantly surprised at how things get into the prisons
@johnlamb3101
8 күн бұрын
Anywhere the ANC is - there is corruption.
SA my beloved country we can do this 💝
@DanieKoch
21 күн бұрын
❤
@kgosisimanyana
20 күн бұрын
In your dreams 😂
@johannmeiring4208
18 күн бұрын
@@DanieKochCan do what ?
@anneliejones2229
5 күн бұрын
Hi siestog get with the program anything is better than what we had.@@kgosisimanyana
And who said that voting for a small party is a wasted vote? Thank you, dr Groenewald, for taking up this important role!
I have hope in the GNU. Lord bless South Africa 🇿🇦. Help us Lord, we need you.
I wish my husband was still alive to see this day. RIP.
@mshlony
19 күн бұрын
😢
@Versace24_7
18 күн бұрын
😢😢😢 RIP ❤
@user-bx9nu9id7d
11 күн бұрын
@@deborahsilver8301 he was in prison ?
Could this finaly be the start of our long awaited Rainbow nation 😭🙌
@SerienaMagwa-pe8ng
20 күн бұрын
YES I THINK SO 🎉🎉GOD BLESS US AS A NATION. REBUKE ALL EVIL FROM THE DEVIL IN YOUR NAME 🎉🎉🎉AMEN
@Versace24_7
18 күн бұрын
Yessssss
@johannmeiring4208
18 күн бұрын
@@Versace24_7 are u joking or just decieved?
@anneliejones2229
5 күн бұрын
@@johannmeiring4208wake up boetie what have you done to help
I like our Oupa
@thomasbisschoff7136
21 күн бұрын
Oom Pieter gaan nie nonsies duld nie. Sterkte minister!
A man that kept on going for 30 years.Good luck with the position minister Groenewald
Groenwwald gets it.
Love you minister, take this country further, we want them to come home rehabilitated
They should make these videos for every ministry. It's informing for the youth wanting to learn more about government ministerial work settings👏
Well done Minister Groenewald. The country feels safer with you at the helm of CS, already. May each prisoner, prison warden, and all involved in correctional services work to make SA a better place. Prisoners are people too, and they must be treated well, in hopes that they can be reconciled. Thank you Minister
@thulaninkwanyana9585
20 күн бұрын
Speak for urself
This is very inspiring. Welcome, Minister Groenewald!
Lets unite and rebuild
💯❤️✌️ Nice to have u minister may Almighty God bless you.
@DanieKoch
21 күн бұрын
❤
I am humbled, thanks mu dear father🙏🙏🙏
This minister inspires hope.
Let every thing be done on merit in every ministry in government in pour beloved country of south africa ❤❤❤
Awesome To See An Elder In Charge.. Wishing Minister Groenewald Success In His Vision For Correctional Services. Lord Bless South Africa.. ❤
This is FASCINATING. iT SEEMS HIS APPOINTMENT IS UNIVERSALLY WELCOMED IN SA
A lot of people will start to warm up to the GNU when they see positive results. We all want positive change for everyone
We have had many years of talk. Now...their must be ACTION...
@peterbrigden2124
21 күн бұрын
They always talk a lot but never deliver as they are all rotten to the core Remember they are the ANC Mafia and only care for themselves whatever job that they do 😭😭😈😈💯💯💯
@Hannodb1961
20 күн бұрын
No more early parole for the politically connected.
@peterbrigden2124
20 күн бұрын
@@Hannodb1961 But you have to get these crooks in gaol first 😭😭👿👿💯💯💯
@Hannodb1961
20 күн бұрын
@peterbrigden2124 Luckilly we have Ian Cameron as the parlaimentary oversight chairperson for that. Change will be slow, but I think we van all be happy that this is a new beginning in which no party will ever have sole control of the country again.
@peterbrigden2124
20 күн бұрын
@@Hannodb1961 Don't be taken by these cunning Anc thugs, they will have a lot of things to change when they want to 🤔🤔💯😈😭😭
Good speech
They can never make me hate you Groenie 😁
U can see everyone in that room welcomes change and are happy to see Minister Groenewald. He will lead by example. SA is on the mend. All glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. He is coming back for unity, not division.
all the best Mr Groenewald, love this for south africa and im black
Good luck to the entire team. Gods blessings on all of you
Indrukwekkend....baie sterkte en voorspoed 😊
@DanieKoch
21 күн бұрын
❤
Well done DCS for this. You must deal withh ill disciplined correctional officers and prisonerrs who have cellphones and kinds of contrabands in prisons
The most beloved minister indeed. Doe zo voort minister Groenewald
fabulous to see unity and people working TOGETHER
This man will bring change
Our county will never be the same again I'm very happy. It's too much crime. I trust this man
Minister Groenewald, make us proud. Good luck and congrats!
At last... A man who has the necessary experience and devotion to duty...accompanied by an excellent skill set to fulfill his obligations... 🇿🇦
This is the phase of South Africa,I believe will produce results
@DanieKoch
21 күн бұрын
❤
@yolandatatase2928
20 күн бұрын
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Good speech minister together we can do more God bless my beloved country
Congratulations. May God's Spirit bless you with insight, wisdom, knowledge and vision. I pray you see through His eyes, hear through His ears, that His Word rests on your tongue and His justice in your actions. I pray His will prevails through you as a vessel of righteousness and justice and that our God protects you against evil.
Oom Piet. Al die beste vir jou!.
Honestly, I am happy about the diverse leadership we now have. Each race will be equally represented and there will be unity amongst our people in tackling issues, resembling our rainbow nation!
@MrVishen7
18 күн бұрын
DEI is leftist claptrap
I am too excited
He will hold people accountable, get rid of incompetence and corruption. Those senior managers had better take note.
Assignment understood.
We pray the Minister leading and working alongside the Correctional Management and the Wardens and Staff in each Correctional facility will treat each inmate humanely, with discipline, and the support to enable he/she to turn around their lives to be a contributor to society and to be able to earn a respectable and ongoing income, with dignity and acceptance in their communities after serving their sentences. May God Triune bless all South Africans working towards a most just, safe and prosperous South Africa. involved in this great task! God bless, Merle
We must unite and uplift our nation. Wishing my new government the best in decision making that will make us all proud once again.
Very very nice
Start with😂nosiviwe for me please, show her this time, anc😢 looters have no where to hide or get any coverups their comrades bazakunya ngoku
@honordiamond2548
18 күн бұрын
He's got nothing to do with justice.... He is in charge of Correctional Services. There's a difference. Once Nosiviwe is sentenced and convicted...... then he can sort her out!
Good speech Mr Groenwald. I wish you the best and believe that you will do a good job.
Hierdie was die mooi verwelkoming. Nou gaan oom Pieter die lat swaai. Fantasies. Dinge begin reg kom. Die land nodig iemand soos u.
Welcome Minister!, may God bring restoration and new positive growth for SA
Damn so nice to listen to someone that knows what's he's taking about!!
@anneliejones2229
5 күн бұрын
Wow amazing
Oom Pieter is hier ,,back to basics,,,rys water en tweedae oud Katie,,WEG met die lekker 🥓 bacon and eggs..Julle dik amptenare PT Vir julle Elke oggend en Bok slaai
🤞hopefully the GNU works for the benefit of all South Africans 👍
@kgosisimanyana
20 күн бұрын
Keep hoping 😂😂
@GerhardtRoos
16 күн бұрын
@@kgosisimanyana If we all have attitudes like yours then it probably won't, but luckily most don't.
Will they now start producing there food? Prisoners must also work.
A big big slippery hill, vasbyt ou bul.
All the best
There's no authority on earth that have not been instituted by God. Change have come! We're praying for you Dr. Groenewald
Awesome!!!
God heard our prayers
Next time try to cut out the music so we can hear what they say
@user-bx9nu9id7d
20 күн бұрын
Make your own clip and do what you want
@judithmoletsane
6 күн бұрын
❤😂
Much respect and admiration for our Minister and my Leader!!! Well done, Sir. we pray that Gods protection will be your portion and His ultimate wisdom in dealing with all these issues in your department. We are moving forward!!! ❤
So proud of this democracy maturing. Really a great chance to make a difference for our the people of this country
Oom Groen😊
@ravenblack7052
21 күн бұрын
Oom Piet
Very good 👍 and very nice.🎉
Mr Groenewalt will do an exceptional job in this ministry. Show SA how it should be done Sir 🎉🎉🎉
So good to see this, loving the transparency we seem to be getting from gov. Welcome Minister and please prioritize the safety of South Africans 🙏🏾
I wish he could become the President.
I like the enthusiasm shown by Correctional Officers on Dr. Groenewald
Bless you all
Good speech indeed.
I never thought I'd see this day. This has to be replicated to others ministries.
@honordiamond2548
18 күн бұрын
It could if people like phanyaza Lesufi were not so arrogant and devious!
Thank you. Sort out the Thabo Besters of the prisons pls.
U are Welcome minister Groenewald,all the best👌
Great,minister,protect us from the people in the offices.❤❤❤
So much respect in the room! This gives us hope❤
Thank you minister
Stealing a bread at spaza shop no bail...eyy this one😭😭😭😭
Good positive steps 👍
Asethembe njengoba sekuwumlungu nje,sesothola amapromotions,kade sasebenza sinamaqualification but no promotion I hope kukhona azokwenza umlungu wethu,our minister
I am pleased as to how the prison raids was conducted and the contraband confiscated. A first in SA history. Thank you minister Groenewald.
This is good but the shite music is a distraction
Congratulations Minister Groenewald. You will do a good job. Minister McPherson, Minister Mackenzie and counting. Love it.
The DCS will be highly disciplined as of now.
I am sure that even the staff will feel better. No corrupt ANC cadre handing out tenders. Good luck.
I like what I see here,this really inspires hope to our country
This is the grn that will bring about the change needed in SA. salutations
Hi welcome minister Mr Groenewald 👏👏👏👏👍🙌
This gives me hope
The GNU would like to have a word with Arthur Frazer
one is on his phone, the other one on computer , not taking the minister serious
@eenigheid3186
21 күн бұрын
They will in due course. Change has arrived.
God Bless you Mr. Groenewald🙏🙌👑🕊️🙏
He deserves that post, Groenewald is a seasoned politician & leader.
So proud of our new government ❤🎉
Brilliant.... also happy to ever see new blood leading the department... I am sure new policies are going to be introduced to make the Department more viable and more workable in too....
They know they're getting a good man and one who will hold others accountable as well as being accountable himself😊
Wishing you all well.