Jackie Selebi’s release on medical parole may not be the just thing to do, according to the opinions of the public, but the edge is taken off a little to know it’s not unconditional. A spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services has said that his release will not result in him heading right back to the golf course.

Selebi, who was released on medical parole on Friday due to end-stage renal disease, will remain under house detention until the remainder of his 15 year sentence is served out. He currently receives dialysis three times a day. The department has however stated that should his condition improve, he will not need to return to prison.

His parole conditions restrict the former national police commissioner to two hours of free time on weekdays, and up to six hours per day on weekends. He will also receive an unannounced visit from Correctional Services once a week.

Perhaps it’s time we start introducing ankle bracelets into our system in South Africa?

[Source: EWN]