Dear Sir / Madam

The Judicial Inspectorate Of Prisons Was Established In June 1998 In Terms Of Section 85 Of The Correctional Services Act III Of 1998. It Is An Independent Body From The Department Of Correctional Services (DCS) And It Is Established Under The Control Of The Inspecting Judge Of Prisons, Judge JJ Fagan Who Is Appointed By The President Of The RSA. The Core Function Of The Office Is To Conduct Independent, Efficient And Effective Monitoring Of Prison Activities And To Promote Prisoners’ Detention Under Conditions Of Humane Dignity. Section 85(2) States That " The Objective Of The Judicial Inspectorate Of Prisons Is To Facilitate The Inspection Of Prisons In Order That The Inspecting Judge Of Prisons May Report On The Treatment Of Prisoners In Prison …".

The Appointment Of IPV Is Provided For In Section 92(1) Of The Act (DCS Act 111 Of 1998), "…The Inspecting Judge Must As Soon As Practicable, After Publicly Calling For Nominations And Consulting With Community Organizations, Appoint An Independent Prison Visitor For Any Prison Or Prisons." It Is Envisaged That Public-Spirited Persons Of Integrity Who Are Interested In The Promotion Of The Social Responsibility And Human Development Of Prisoners, Will Be Appointed As Independent Prison Visitors. The Underlying Purpose Of Appointing Lay Persons As Independent Prison Visitors Is To Facilitate And Promote The Community’s Interest And Involvement In Correctional Matters.

The Judicial Inspectorate Of Prisons Is At Present Implementing The Provisions Of The Act, Relating To The Appointment Of Independent Prison Visitors. It Is Envisaged That The Independent Prison Visitors Will Assume Duty In March 2006.

Members Of Staff From The Judicial Inspectorate Of Prisons Will Be Traveling Throughout The Country And They Will Be Conducting A Public Meeting At The Following Prisons:

09h00: Beaufort West Prison 09h00: Kimberley Prison

09h00: Port Elizabeth Prison 09h00: Grahamstown Prison

09h00: Witbank Prison 09h00: Bethal Prison

09h00: Devon Prison 09h00: Nigel Prison

09h00: Riebeeck West Prison 09h00: Prince Albert Prison

14h00: Victoria West Prison 14h00: East London Prison

14h00: Middelburg Prison 14h00: Ermelo Prison

14h00: Modderbee Prison 14h00: Boksburg Prison

09h00: Grootvlei Prison 09h00: Kroonstad Prison

09h00: Elliotdale Prison 09h00: Tabankulu Prison

09h00: Standerton Prison 09h00: Piet Retief Prison

09h00: Heidelberg Prison 09h00: Johannesburg Prison

09h00: Ladismith Community Corrections 09h00: Worcester Prison

26 Kerk Street, Ladismith

14h00: Umtata Prison 14h00: Caledon Prison

14h00: Volksrust Prison 14h00: Kokstad Prison

14h00: Vereeniging Prison

09h00: Parys Prison 09h00: Modimolle Prison 09h00: Umzinto Prison 09h00: Pietermaritzburg C.C.

09h00: Barberton Prison 09h00: Nelspruit Prison

09h00: Leeuwkop Prison 09h00: Pretoria Prison.

09h00: Worcester Prison

09h00: Pollsmoor Prison

14h00: Groenpunt Prison 14h00: Polokwane Prison

14h00: Durban-Westville Prison 14h00: Greytown Prison

14h00: Krugersdorp Prison 14h00: Lydenburg Prison

09h00: Tzaneen Prison 09h00: Thohoyandou Prison.

09h00: Mtunzini Prison 09h00: Melmoth Prison 09h00: Belfast Prison

09h00: Zonderwater Prison.

14h00: Empangeni Prison 14h00: Makhado Prison

14h00: Carolina Prison 14h00: Nkandla Prison

14h00: Baviaanspoort Prison

09h00: Waterval Prison

Nomination Forms (JI 104) Will Be Distributed At These Meetings. Forms Are Also Obtainable On Our Web Site: Http:// Judicialinsp.Pwv.Gov.Za. And Can On Request Be Posted To Applicants. Faxed And E-Mailed Applications Will Not Be Considered.

With Kind Regards.