Operations resume at Pollsmoor prison after stabbing, two-week lockdown
DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said the incident at the remand detention facility (RDF) prompted the immediate suspension of visitations and restricted access to the prison as officials worked to stabilise the situation.
The lockdown was necessary to help manage the incident and assist the investigation.
'The lockdown serves as a practical approach to aid the department in monitoring the situation and to assist with the investigation which is under way,' he said.
While the RDF was affected, Nxumalo clarified that operations at the medium A, medium B, medium C and female centre were not disrupted.
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