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Correctional Services' National Commissioner and Minister's Spokesperson meet with Prison Broadcasting Network's CEO! |
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Yesterday, Marius Boaden (Founder & CEO of Prison Broadcasting Network) met with Correctional Services National Commissioner Mr. Tom Moyane and the Minister's spokesperson Mr. Sonwabo Mbananga to discuss the establishment of a dedicated TV Station for Correctional Services. "It was an absolute honour for me to have the privilege to meet with them," Boaden said. "We are definitely speaking the same language and received a very favourable response. I believe this will open the doors to extend our partnership with Correctional Services in a big way!"
The dedicated Corrections TV Station will initially broadcast to an estimated 7,500 - 8,000 offenders. Once the pilot project has proven successful, it will extend to approximately 66 Correctional Centres in South Africa with an estimated viewership of approximately 100,000 offenders.
"There is now apparently a process that needs to be followed but at least we are off the starting blocks!" Boaden said. "This has been a project on our hearts for the past decade and I am so grateful that we now have a listening ear. We are convinced that this project will totally transform the entire 'prison' culture. "
Once an official endorsement has been received from the National Commissioner, Prison Broadcasting Network will be looking to the general public to assist with financing this project. "Correctional Services have provided the platform through the installation of TV networks. It is now up to us as society to take this to the next level and to transform these networks into the most powerful rehabilitation tools."
Zama, an ex-offender and one of Prison Broadcasting Network's former students, also attended the meeting. In the picture: (from left to right) Marius Boaden; Tom Moyane; Sonwabo Mbananga; Zama |
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Issued by Prison Broadcasting Network - http://www.prisonbroadcast.org.za/ |