Parliament, Monday, 4 May 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services will tomorrow receive a briefing from the Department of Correctional Services on various security incidents and general challenges reported at Drakenstein Correctional Centre, as well as plans to address them. The meeting will be held at the centre.
Details of the meeting:
Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Time: 08:30
Venue: Drakenstein Correctional Centre, Paarl, Western Cape
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