Goodwood prison staff suspended after inmate's death
Four prison officials at the Goodwood Correctional Centre were suspended after an inmate died. Quinton Fortuin died following an altercation with prison staff on 16 February 2025.
Investigations by the Department of Correctional Services revealed that officers allegedly used force during the altercation that left Fortuin with fatal injuries. The investigation was conducted after Fortuin died at Karl Bremer Hospital from multiple blunt force injuries.
It is alleged that Fortuin stabbed correctional officer Lwandile Manise during a routine unlock procedure. Officials intervened and restrained Fortuin, who later died in the hospital. Fortuin faced multiple charges, including triple murder, at the time.
Officials suspended include Mr Lamla Shumane and Mr Xolani Matshoba, whom the department had initially reassigned but has now suspended again. They join Mr Qhama Kweleta and Ms Thembisa Mninzi, who have remained on suspension since shortly after the incident.
The department is also reviewing the conduct of other staff involved and may take additional disciplinary steps. Meanwhile, injured officials Mr Lwandile Manise and Mr Gareth Skippers are recovering at home.
The department said in a media statement that the investigation revealed serious lapses and that they will take further disciplinary action where necessary.
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