1.2 Chapter IX of the Correctional Services Act (Act 111 of 1998) provides for the establishment of the JICS. According to section 85(1) the JICS is an independent office, managed by the Inspecting Judge. Section 85(2) provides that the JICS should facilitate inspections of correctional centres in order for the Inspecting Judge to report on the treatment of inmates, as well as on conditions of incarceration.