The targeted monitoring is scheduled to take place as follows: 

• Date: Tuesday, 4 February 2025
• Facilities: Barkley West Correctional Centre and Tswelopele Correctional Centre

 As part of monitoring correctional facilities, the Northern Cape Provincial Office (NCPO) and Commissioner Gungubele, will assess the conditions of correctional facilities, with particular attention to the treatment of detainees. The focus will be on ensuring that they are treated fairly and not subjected to discrimination or victimisation.

Wednesday, 5 February 2025

As part of monitoring informal settlements, the NCPO and Commissioner Gungubele, will assess the level of provision of basic services, including water, sanitation, and healthcare facilities, to ensure adequate service delivery. Additionally, the monitoring activities will include an assessment of detention facilities and police holding cells, nationals, ensuring that detainees are treated fairly and not subjected to discrimination or victimisation.

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For further information contact Mr. Uzair Adams, the Provincial Manager, at Tel: 054 332 3993 / Cell: 083 5783 117; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mr. Nduduzo Majozi, Human Rights Officer at Tel: 054 332 3993 / Cell: 066 278 2331; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Ms Nosipho Ntshangase, Human Rights Monitor at Tel: 054 332 3993 / Cell: 066 278 2331; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.