Balfour backed private house for prisons boss

Former correctional services minister Ngconde Balfour encouraged his prisons boss, Xoliswa Sibeko, not to use her official residence.

Scopa wants Balfour recalled from Botswana

Government watchdog Scopa wants President Jacob Zuma to recall former correctional services minister Ngconde Balfour as ambassador to Botswana.

Leon, Skweyiya, Balfour earmarked for diplomatic posts

Former opposition leader Tony Leon and former ministers Zola Skweyiya and Ngconde Balfour have been earmarked for diplomatic posts.

Balfour welcomes clearing of Shaik's doctors

Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour on Monday welcomed a report clearing the doctors who recommended medical parole for Schabir Shaik.

My jailer, my wife

Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour is facing tough questions on a new front: his love life

Balfour 'happy' Derby-Lewis parole bid rejected

The minister of correctional services has welcomed Tuesday's high court ruling dismissing convicted murderer Clive Derby-Lewis's parole bid.

Balfour 'disappointed' at prisoner report outcome

Ngconde Balfour is disappointed that a court bid to block the release of a report on the death of an HIV-positive prisoner was dismissed on Friday.

Balfour 'vindicated' by Shaik reports

Ngconde Balfour felt "vindicated" by reports that appear to clarify allegations that Schabir Shaik remained in hospital despite being discharged.

Death key to truth

It is simply not good enough for Ngconde Balfour to bluster that he has applied his mind, and show us all his familiar middle finger.

Balfour ordered to furnish report to TAC

Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour was on Friday ordered to furnish a report on the death of an inmate to the Treatment Action Campaign.