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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[@GaragePie22]

Fantastic! This new government will make all the difference in SA! Lets unite and rebuild!

[@slulu7352]

My thoughts too

[@eenigheid3186]

@@slulu7352 We have waited a long time for a better South Africa , where the people come first and not the politicians.

[@DJBerg-x3y]

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]

Bullsh*t and optics wait for the results and tell me after

[@johannmeiring4208]

​@@eenigheid3186 Wishfull thinking!

[@vuvufuzzy2594]

I see people from all races in this room, kudos!

[@DJBerg-x3y]

It's not the color of your cover that defines you! It's the purity of your heart!

[@Versace24_7]

You could have added your like instead of adding this sorta comment. Sheesh. She means good! ❤❤

[@DJBerg-x3y]

@@Versace24_7 Comprehension is clearly not one of your talents🤐

[@MrVishen7]

DEI is leftist claptrap

[@juiced-rr9ry]

Thats all you guys see😂

[@deonklingbiel]

A man that kept on going for 30 years.Good luck with the position minister Groenewald

[@JMD98989]

Please do unannounced visits to prisons. U will be pleasantly surprise with the amount of corrupt wardens

[@malfan]

Even to the ones located in remote areas, the ones who don't expect him to ever visit.

[@petelosuaniu]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 pleasantly surprised at how things get into the prisons

[@johnlamb3101]

Anywhere the ANC is - there is corruption.

[@mokilisto]

Minister Groenewald, make us proud. Good luck and congrats!

[@Hannodb1961]

And who said that voting for a small party is a wasted vote? Thank you, dr Groenewald, for taking up this important role!

[@kgopotsochaba5575]

Leadership Groenwald. Show them the way

[@MaruofAhmed-ne6cc]

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]

Show who what?

[@zodwa2806]

SA my beloved country we can do this 💝

[@DanieKoch]

❤

[@kgosisimanyana]

In your dreams 😂

[@johannmeiring4208]

​@@DanieKochCan do what ?

[@anneliejones2229]

Hi siestog get with the program anything is better than what we had.​@@kgosisimanyana

[@yolimatwa6647]

I have hope in the GNU. Lord bless South Africa 🇿🇦. Help us Lord, we need you.

[@geralddean673]

Good Speech Minister ..

[@AobakweSekgothe]

NO

[@geralddean673]

@@AobakweSekgothe you didn't like it .. but I did .. I'm sure people laugh at Leon Schuster when he paints he's face

[@Moyopheus]

Groenwwald gets it.

[@gwijotube]

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]

Speak for urself

[@LindaBuso-w3u]

Love you minister, take this country further, we want them to come home rehabilitated

[@someguy007]

Could this finaly be the start of our long awaited Rainbow nation 😭🙌

[@SerienaMagwa-pe8ng]

YES I THINK SO 🎉🎉GOD BLESS US AS A NATION. REBUKE ALL EVIL FROM THE DEVIL IN YOUR NAME 🎉🎉🎉AMEN

[@Versace24_7]

Yessssss

[@johannmeiring4208]

​@@Versace24_7 are u joking or just decieved?

[@anneliejones2229]

​@@johannmeiring4208wake up boetie what have you done to help

[@kinghenryxl1747]

This is FASCINATING. iT SEEMS HIS APPOINTMENT IS UNIVERSALLY WELCOMED IN SA

[@thedeborah7328]

This is very inspiring. Welcome, Minister Groenewald!

[@ActiveSide-ud3nh]

I like our Oupa

[@thomasbisschoff7136]

Oom Pieter gaan nie nonsies duld nie. Sterkte minister!

[@ForexdailytradingsystemsCoZa]

Awesome To See An Elder In Charge.. Wishing Minister Groenewald Success In His Vision For Correctional Services. Lord Bless South Africa.. ❤

[@boithaseleke7965]

all the best Mr Groenewald, love this for south africa and im black

[@deborahsilver8301]

I wish my husband was still alive to see this day. RIP.

[@mshlony]

😢

[@Versace24_7]

😢😢😢 RIP ❤

[@ArmourSoldier-n4t]

@@deborahsilver8301 he was in prison ?

[@LUSHENNAIDOO]

This man will bring change

[@GeorgeOfTheJungle.]

Lets unite and rebuild

[@brentnicol6391]

We must unite and uplift our nation. Wishing my new government the best in decision making that will make us all proud once again.

[@Gustav_Smit]

They should make these videos for every ministry. It's informing for the youth wanting to learn more about government ministerial work settings👏

[@MzamoAdoons372]

I am humbled, thanks mu dear father🙏🙏🙏

[@MichaelVumile-jb3lb]

This minister inspires hope.

[@lillanbarker2095]

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.

[@ReginaPhale]

Our county will never be the same again I'm very happy. It's too much crime. I trust this man

[@jacquesneethling7525]

The most beloved minister indeed. Doe zo voort minister Groenewald

[@karenj8406]

A lot of people will start to warm up to the GNU when they see positive results. We all want positive change for everyone

[@subscriberunavailable]

He deserves that post, Groenewald is a seasoned politician & leader.

[@maxwolfcraft9573]

Let every thing be done on merit in every ministry in government in pour beloved country of south africa ❤❤❤

[@_Palesa_M]

They can never make me hate you Groenie 😁

[@SudahIbrahim]

💯❤️✌️ Nice to have u minister may Almighty God bless you.

[@DanieKoch]

❤

[@janinekayser4837]

Mr Groenewalt will do an exceptional job in this ministry. Show SA how it should be done Sir 🎉🎉🎉

[@tsekomofokeng182]

Good speech

[@LansMalherbe]

Good luck to the entire team. Gods blessings on all of you

[@NicoVisser-f1i]

Good speech Mr Groenwald. I wish you the best and believe that you will do a good job.

[@hyltonswemmer4824]

fabulous to see unity and people working TOGETHER

[@basedsigma5634]

We have had many years of talk. Now...their must be ACTION...

[@peterbrigden2124]

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]

No more early parole for the politically connected.

[@peterbrigden2124]

@@Hannodb1961 But you have to get these crooks in gaol first 😭😭👿👿💯💯💯

[@Hannodb1961]

@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]

@@Hannodb1961 Don't be taken by these cunning Anc thugs, they will have a lot of things to change when they want to 🤔🤔💯😈😭😭

[@caroleknight4686]

He will hold people accountable, get rid of incompetence and corruption. Those senior managers had better take note.

[@RUTH-mb4th]

They know they're getting a good man and one who will hold others accountable as well as being accountable himself😊

[@joziboy8673]

We are South Africans and daughters and sons of the soil despite our colours and beliefs we are united as a people there is no superior white or low black person's we are all equal in service to each other. Bayete!

[@victormkhaliphi2778]

Well done DCS for this. You must deal withh ill disciplined correctional officers and prisonerrs who have cellphones and kinds of contrabands in prisons

[@merlevandeventer8481]

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

[@stefniehatzimichael209]

Welcome Minister!, may God bring restoration and new positive growth for SA

[@reneesellidon3919]

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!!! ❤

[@JosiahManganyi-xs8bi]

Working together and putting aside racism and ethnicity can make South Africa great!

[@honordiamond2548]

Tell that to mk and eff! They still want to Divide and rule.

[@Live4Christ155]

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]

DEI is leftist claptrap

[@johannsnyman-yk9hc]

Damn so nice to listen to someone that knows what's he's taking about!!

[@anneliejones2229]

Wow amazing

[@aprilsmith3683]

At last... A man who has the necessary experience and devotion to duty...accompanied by an excellent skill set to fulfill his obligations... 🇿🇦

[@franixbw3593]

I wish he could become the President.

[@Xflosiv]

Thank you. Sort out the Thabo Besters of the prisons pls.

[@stonedphilosopherza4915]

So proud of this democracy maturing. Really a great chance to make a difference for our the people of this country

[@MW3Mydropzone]

🤞hopefully the GNU works for the benefit of all South Africans 👍

[@kgosisimanyana]

Keep hoping 😂😂

[@OldRhino]

​@@kgosisimanyana If we all have attitudes like yours then it probably won't, but luckily most don't.

[@lilianhaggland2031]

Very very nice

[@gilsontorquato9091]

I am too excited

[@hlalelemohale7296]

This is the phase of South Africa,I believe will produce results

[@DanieKoch]

❤

[@yolandatatase2928]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@zzzz-oi9go]

Good speech minister together we can do more God bless my beloved country

[@triciahlongwa6383]

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 🙏🏾

[@emilysimelane6376]

God heard our prayers

[@GodfreyFortuin-ib3ml]

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

[@altavanrensburg7027]

Indrukwekkend....baie sterkte en voorspoed 😊

[@DanieKoch]

❤

[@TheAssociateChannel]

I like the enthusiasm shown by Correctional Officers on Dr. Groenewald

[@chrisgrove569]

Hierdie was die mooi verwelkoming. Nou gaan oom Pieter die lat swaai. Fantasies. Dinge begin reg kom. Die land nodig iemand soos u.

[@unanorman5597]

Hi welcome minister Mr Groenewald 👏👏👏👏👍🙌

[@cathlenetraverns2294]

Sterkte Minister Groenewald...Baie Sterkte...

[@kevventer]

Oom Piet. Al die beste vir jou!.

[@isaacklaasen6970]

There's no authority on earth that have not been instituted by God. Change have come! We're praying for you Dr. Groenewald

[@RobloxRainbowThemePark]

Will they now start producing there food? Prisoners must also work.

[@MirriamSofe-yj9pq]

Great,minister,protect us from the people in the offices.❤❤❤

[@shirleyolivier2313]

Awesome!!!

[@yououtuber4176]

All the best

[@thamizulu8694]

Assignment understood.

[@haosesnadia6783]

This is the grn that will bring about the change needed in SA. salutations

[@chrishackett2150]

Good positive steps 👍

[@SidwellzacariaMancoba-dq9fy]

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]

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!

[@Mzolo55]

Good speech indeed.

[@gertsteenkamp6970]

Very good 👍 and very nice.🎉

[@VuyaniNcamazana]

U are Welcome minister Groenewald,all the best👌

[@ishmealnongwana8484]

Thank you minister

[@llewellynsmith9086]

I am pleased as to how the prison raids was conducted and the contraband confiscated. A first in SA history. Thank you minister Groenewald.

[@boff2014]

We welcome you minister,"siyakwamukela"- please let's deal with crime in SA.

[@thomasmokoena6011]

I like what I see here,this really inspires hope to our country

[@Goofy007]

Next time try to cut out the music so we can hear what they say

[@ArmourSoldier-n4t]

Make your own clip and do what you want

[@judithmoletsane]

❤😂

[@Mzolo55]

The DCS will be highly disciplined as of now.

[@anticorrup-g5o]

Congratulations Minister Groenewald. You will do a good job. Minister McPherson, Minister Mackenzie and counting. Love it.

[@angeldee2602]

So much respect in the room! This gives us hope❤

[@SithembisoMkhize]

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....

[@sivuyilefinca6919]

I like that every 1 is represented coloured gnu

[@Castlebandit1983]

This gives me hope

[@oratile7205]

Oom Groen😊

[@ravenblack7052]

Oom Piet

[@CeciliaAdrio-ek5iq]

God Bless you Mr. Groenewald🙏🙌👑🕊️🙏

[@judithmoletsane]

So proud of our new government ❤🎉

[@obySedgefieldgemofourgardenrou]

A big big slippery hill, vasbyt ou bul.

[@lindiwembatha3219]

Asethembe njengoba sekuwumlungu nje,sesothola amapromotions,kade sasebenza sinamaqualification but no promotion I hope kukhona azokwenza umlungu wethu,our minister

[@Lientjie-ji1pc]

Bless you all

[@mrsdoubtfire534]

I am sure that even the staff will feel better. No corrupt ANC cadre handing out tenders. Good luck.

[@Relaxo-h3k]

Ons staan agter jou oom Pieter!

[@esmejansevanrensburg2070]

AMEN