Offender Rashied Staggie begins his second chance day parole today
As from today, offender Rashied Staggie is eligible for day parole as a second chance given by the Pollsmoor Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) following his earlier violation of the parole conditions placed on him. This phase and priviledge of day parole begins today and would end 17 September 2014, after which he would qualify for full parole placement up to the completion of his sentence in 2017.
Offender has stricter conditions this time which include: securing of a job to which he will be released on a daily basis from 06:00 to 19:30; tagging for electronic monitoring to enhance compliance, confinement to his local district, no commitment of any crime or use of drugs or alcohol; and no contact or involvement in any gang activities. Offender Staggie will, however, remain in custody pending the securing of a job.
The day parole is used to ensure that high risk offenders eligible for placement on parole are given a trial period with strict conditions that include returning to sleep at the correctional centre on a daily basis. The Pollsmoor CSPB approved his day parole on 14 February 2014 subject to stricter conditions some of which are stated in this release.
When he completes his day parole, offender Staggie would be liable for doing community services for a period of 18 months with effect from September 2014. He will need permission to leave the prescribed magisterial district or to visit gangster hot spots such as Mannenberg.
The Department of Correctional Services treats non-compliance with parole conditions very seriously and any violation or failure to report back could mean an escape and is a criminal offence which can net a fine or an incarceration period of up to 10 years or both, in terms of section 117 of Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended. This is therefore a warning to would be culprits to honour their parole conditions.
The Department also appreciates the fact that compliance with parole conditions continues to improve as it moved from 72% in 2009 to 84% in 2013/14 financial year. We expect this to further improve with the introduction of Electronic Monitoring by Minister Sibusiso Ndebele.
Enquiries:
Manelisi Wolela
Cell: 076 0622180
