South Africa: Arthur Fraser Skips First Pre-Budget Presser in Parliament for 'Urgent Matter'

New correctional services commissioner Arthur Fraser skipped his first pre-budget vote media briefing in Parliament on Thursday to attend an "urgent matter that had just arisen".

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha and Correctional Services Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla were in Parliament to hold a pre-budget vote briefing at noon.

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