IFP finds final warning too lenient for negligent acting Pollsmoor head

MEDIA STATEMENT RELEASED BY:
MRS SYBIL SEATON MP
IFP SPOKESPERSON FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

October 5, 2006

Today, the IFP spokesperson for Correctional Services, Mrs Sybil Seaton condemned the final warning that was handed down to the acting head of Pollsmoor Prison's female section.

Mrs Seaton said:

"We are uncertain of which charges Kegomoditskie Mpa, the acting head of Pollsmoor Prison's female section, has been found guilty of, but we have to strongly condemn her negligent decisions that led to the death of Marilyn Syfers.  Mpa's actions are even more heinous when you consider that it was a teenage victim that was subjected to her misguided judgement. "

In conclusion, Mrs Seaton said:

"The IFP feels that Mpa needs more than a final written warning, the sentence is far too lenient. We call for the Department of Correctional Services to hand down a harsher sentence, as her actions as an acting head were appallingly negligent."


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Mrs Sybil Seaton MP: 083 412 0075
Noleen Hendricks: 082 886 9848