Remand detainee Vusimuzi Matlala has been moved from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) in Tshwane to eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad.
The transfer occurred on 21 December 2025 and was confirmed by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in an official statement released on 30 December 2025.
Official Response
The DCS said the move was in line with standard operational procedures used to manage security, safety, and inmate rehabilitation. Transfers of this nature are allowed under Section 6 of the Correctional Services Act (Act 111 of 1998).
“This provision exists to enable the Department to respond appropriately to security assessments and operational demands,” the statement read.
The department also noted that detainees’ legal rights remain intact, including access to care and court appearances.
Community Impact
The department has declined to provide further details, citing security concerns. No information has been released on the specific risks or assessments that led to the transfer.
However, DCS reassured the public that such decisions prioritise safety for detainees, staff, and facilities.
Confirmed Facts:
- Vusimuzi Matlala is a remand detainee.
- He was transferred on 21 December 2025.
- The transfer was from Kgosi Mampuru II (C-Max) to eBongweni.
- DCS cited legal and security grounds under the Correctional Services Act.
- No legal rights or services were affected by the transfer.
- DCS will not comment further due to the sensitive nature of the decision.
