Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesDirections in Correctional Centres and Remand Detention facilities during COVID-192. Restrictions regarding placement, movement and release of inmates |
| (1) | Regarding those sentenced offenders who are illegal foreign nationals and whose sentences will expire during the lockdown period, the following provisions apply during the lockdown period: |
| (a) | These categories of sentenced offenders will be released into temporary deportation facilities as designated by the Department of Home Affairs and detained in these facilities; |
| (b) | the process of confirmation of detention for purpose of deportation will be performed during this period; |
| (c) | temporary deportation facilities will be identified, by the Department, at current correctional centres and the resources of the Department will be utilised for this purpose. The Department shall provide details of the facilities identified to the Department of Home Affairs, who in turn will follow due processes to designate these facilities accordingly |
| (d) | after the period of lockdown, these detainees will be released into the facilities of the Department of Home Affairs for further processing in terms of the applicable legislation. |
| (2) | Day parole granted to sentenced offenders is hereby suspended during the lockdown period. Such sentenced offenders must be incarcerated for the duration of the lockdown period, unless the day parolee is rendering essential services. |
| (3) | The transfer of inmates must be referred to the Chief Operations Commissioner for consideration. |