Over 16,000 Bail Absconders In South Africa, Says Police Minister

South Africa’s Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, revealed that, currently 16,012 have absconded after bail with active cases in the country.

The disclosure was made in response to a parliamentary question posed by DA MP Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba.

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Mchunu confirmed that these absconders have not complied with their bail conditions and are still wanted by authorities.

Bail Absconders With Long-Standing Cases

Among the total number of absconders, 4,516 have cases that are over five years old.

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Mchunu noted that these cases would be reopened immediately should the suspects be arrested.

Additionally, there are 262 foreign nationals among the absconders.

Concerns Over Parole Violations

Last year, Parliament was informed that between 2019 and 2022, 99,146 inmates were placed on parole.

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However, 40% of them were involved in serious crimes after being released, raising concerns over the effectiveness of parole monitoring.

In response, the government pledged to enhance supervision and monitoring of parolees to prevent further criminal activity.

The minister did not provide details on the specific charges faced by the absconders or the proportion who may be violent offenders, leaving key questions unanswered.

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