The department says reports of an inmate being shot at is a fabrication and 'our approach is focused on prevention, containment/treatment and disaster recovery'.
An inmate does laundry during Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola's launch of Covid-19 screening campaign at the Johannesburg Prison, 8 April 2020. Picture: Nigel Sibanda
On Sunday, City Press reported that South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights CEO Bhudu demanded that DCS announce a strategy on how it would alleviate the chronic overcrowding and save the lives of inmates facing the threat of Covid-19. “There is no need for such. DCS is currently engaging with relevant law enforcement agencies to take necessary action,” Nxumalo said.
Nxumalo dismissed reports that an inmate was shot, calling it a fabrication as correctional officers do not utilise firearms inside the centres. Nxumalo added that continuous screening and supplies were provided at all prisons, for both inmates and officials.
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