6.4.2 The Correctional Services environment must be a highly secure environment if the DCS is to act on the President's call to ensure a safe South Africa. The vetting of officials must therefore be prioritised, and the necessary interventions must be made to ensure that all access and security systems are fully operational. Progress in this regard will be closely monitored in the new financial year. 6.5 Facilities 6.5.1 As reported in 2010 the Committee though aware of the 10 correctional centres that have been earmarked for refurbishment for utilisation as remand detention centres, information on the progress in this regard remains scant. It is hoped that with the imminent passing of the Correctional Matters Amendment legislation, which amongst others, provides for a remand detention framework, progress will be fast- tracked.