National Parole Review Summit set to mark a turning point for the justice system [SOUND]

# The Department of Correctional Services says the upcoming National Parole Review Summit will mark a turning point for South Africa’s criminal justice system. Many citizens believe the country’s parole system leans too heavily towards offenders, often overlooking the needs and voices of victims. The department’s spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, says parole, at its core, is a test of whether rehabilitation has taken root, and whether reintegration into society can be achieved safely and sustainably: