Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesDirections to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in all correctional centres and remand detention facilities in the Republic of South AfricaAdjusted Alert Level 3, Adjusted Alert Level 4 and Alert Level 511. Amenities, consultations and visits |
| (1) | The provision of amenities to inmates from external sources is suspended. |
| (2) | Contact consultation visits between legal practitioners and inmates are suspended except during Adjusted Alert Level 3 when contact consultation facilities to contain the spread of COVID-19. Telephonic contact is allowed where circumstances and resources permit. |
| (3) | Visits by members of the public to correctional centres and remand detention facilities are suspended, except for essential and permitted service providers as provided for in the Regulations. |
| (4) | Office visitations by parolees and probationers are suspended. |
| (5) | Visits by external non-essential health care providers, including but not limited to specialists, dentists, psychiatrists, and physiotherapists, are suspended, except for medical emergencies. |
| (6) | Visits by the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services and Independent Correctional Centre Visitors are permitted for performing statutory oversight at correctional centres and remand detention facilities. |
