POPCRU urges Correctional Services to address weaknesses exposed by Rooigrond escapee [SOUND]

# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union says the escape of an inmate from Rooigrond Correctional Centre in North West has put challenges at correctional facilities under the spotlight. The union welcomes Edward Madiba’s rearrest, however, the incident raises concerns about ageing infrastructure, security weaknesses and staff shortages. Popcru’s Johannes Dire says correctional officers need enough staff, equipment and proper working conditions to keep facilities secure: