PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NO: 2622
Mr J Selfe (DA) to ask the Minister of Correctional Services:
(1) Whether Ananius Mathe tried to escape from the C-Max
correctional facility in Kokstad; if so, (a) how was it
discovered that he was trying to escape and (b) what
preventative action has since been taken by the prison;
(2) whether an investigation has been undertaken into the matter?
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REPLY
1) Ananius Mathe tampered with his cell by scraping the cement between
the bricks in a bid to get out of his cell.
a) The incident was discovered by one of the correctional officials
whilst performing his mandatory security checks as required at the
facility.
b) The Department has implemented various operational security
measures, which cannot be disclosed at this point. It suffices to
note though, that the discovery of this attempt is a result of
these standing operational security measures that have clearly been
proven to work.
2) Yes, an investigation is currently in progress.