National Small Business Act, 1996 (Act 102 of 1996)
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Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesDirections to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in all correctional centres and remand detention facilities in the Republic of South AfricaAlert Level 15. Amenities, consultations and visits |
| (1) | The provision of amenities to inmates from external sources is permitted, subject to compliance with the security and general measures imposed at correctional facilities to contain the spread of COVID-19. |
| (2) | Contact consultation visits between legal practitioners and inmates are permitted, subject to compliance with the security and general measures imposed at correctional facilities to contain the spread of COVID-19. Telephonic contact is allowed where circumstances and resources permit. |
| (3) | Non-contact visits by members of the public to inmates in correctional facilities are permitted, limited to two visitors per inmate per month, in separate scheduled visits, and in terms of Departmental policies and guidelines. |
| (4) | Visits by essential and permitted service providers, as provided for in the Regulations, are permitted. |
| (5) | Office visitations by parolees and probationers are permitted. |
| (6) | Visits by external non-essential health care providers, including but not limited to, specialists, dentists, psychiatrists, and physiotherapists, are permitted. |
| (7) | Visits by the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services and Independent Correctional Centre Visitors are permitted for performing statutory oversight at correctional facilities. |
