Closure of Parys prison: Employee transport ‘costs taxpayers R345 000 a year’

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Closure of Parys prison: Employee transport ‘costs taxpayers R345 000 a year’
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The extended closure of the Parys Correctional Facility incurs an additional average annual cost of R345 000 in transportation expenses.

"Closing the old facility concurrently with the Department of Public Works’ construction of a new adjacent facility, despite the foreseeable impact mentioned above, is unacceptable."

The extended closure of the Parys Correctional Facility incurs an additional average annual cost of R345 000 in transportation expenses for 35 correctional services employees. Staff commute daily between Sasolburg and Parys, ramping up transport costs. The associated costs do not factor in vehicle maintenance or time lost on the road.

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