The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services has revealed that many prisons in South Africa are in a state of disrepair. This has raised several safety concerns for both the staff and prisoners. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), responsible for repairs, has been unresponsive or slow to act, despite an impressive budget of over R8billion. The Parliamentary Committee overseeing prisons has only been informed of the most severe cases, leaving lesserknown issues unaddressed.
