inmates believe their matric certificate will help them reintegrate into society

A parolee who obtained a bachelor’s admission pass with six distinctions in his 2024 matric examinations believes the future is bright for him.Bafana Bidi, 22, from Soweto, who achieved an 80% aggregate, believes the department of correctional services’ rehabilitation programmes helped him reintegrate back into the community after he spent time in prison.Sentenced for the murder of his best friend during an altercation, Bafana said he could only apologise for a deed he would never be proud of.“I want to thank everyone for supporting me — the teachers and my community — even…