Donovan Moodley, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Bond University student Leigh Matthews, has been denied parole, the Department of Correctional Services confirmed on Friday.
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According to the department, Moodley’s parole profile was considered in terms of Section 78 of the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998. After reviewing all relevant reports and submissions, the National Council for Correctional Services (NCCS) recommended that parole not be granted at this stage.
Agreed with the findings
The recommendation was submitted to the Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, who agreed with the council’s findings.
“In accordance with this decision, parole placement has not been granted,” said departmental spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo.
The NCCS further recommended that Moodley undergo additional interventions before his parole profile can be reconsidered.
His case will be resubmitted for review after 24 months.
During this period, Moodley is required to complete structured correctional programmes, attend psychotherapy sessions and undergo assessments by independent, non-treating specialists.
These assessments will be used to evaluate his rehabilitation progress and determine his risk to the community.
‘Must satisfy all structures’
Groenewald emphasised that parole consideration is not based solely on time served or programme completion.
“The placement of offenders back into the community must satisfy all structures involved in the parole process, confirming that rehabilitation has been achieved and that any risk posed to the community is manageable,” he said.
Donovan Moodley was convicted of murder, kidnapping and extortion following the 2004 killing of Leigh Matthews.
He pleaded guilty in 2005 and was sentenced to life imprisonment.
