Question NW2596 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
18 September 2023 - NW2596
Msimang, Prof CT to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What steps does he intend taking to set higher standards for private correctional facilities, given the recent fire in Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre in Makhado, Limpopo?
Reply:
The steps taken are in line with the Concession Agreement contract between Department and SACM.
The Contracting parties are regulated by means of the signed Agreement and Schedule D Goal 7 Part 2 (B) of this Agreement deals primarily with the Standard of Requirements that needs to be complied with by the Centre.
According to the Clause of the signed Agreement the Standard Requirements are satisfied by compliance in the following categories.
- Security
- Cell Environment
- Essential Services
- Minimum staffing Level
If any of the above categories are not met, then the bed(s) will be deemed unavailable and the service provider will not be paid.
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