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Correctional Services kicks off operational Vala in Zonderwater Correctional Centre Gauteng
19 November 2008
The Minister of Correctional Services Mr Ngconde Balfour will on Monday, 24 November 2008, mark the start of a festive season security plan meant to enhance security and prevent escapes at the Zonderwater Management Area Gauteng.
As the department celebrates its third annual Corrections Week, the Operational Vala campaign will mark the introduction of a new State-of-the-Art Security System which is aimed at curtailing security breaches, attempted escapes and actual escapes that tend to taunt the department during the festive season.
The campaign also limits privileges of offenders, significantly scaling down external teamwork activities while internally strengthening security raids within centres.
The details are as follows:
Date: Monday, 24 November 2008
Time: 10h00
Venue: Zonderwater Management Area next to Cullinan in Gauteng. A tour of the centre for VIPs and the media will be conducted
Your institution is invited to cover this important event that demonstrates the department's commitment to ensure public safety and the safe custody of offenders.
To ensure that appropriate security measures are taken, kindly confirm your attendance with:
Mr Mothusi Legwale
Tel: 012 305 8033
Enquiries:
Manelisi Wolela
Cell: 083 626 0304
Issued by: Department of Correctional Services
19 November 2008