Deputy Speaker, we have received reports about three inmates who were lost and died in the Eastern Cape, due to unnatural causes, and five in KwaZulu-Natal. I must say that, of the three, one case was concluded in the Eastern Cape. Its investigation was concluded. In KwaZulu-Natal, only three cases were investigated and concluded.
In August, we appeared before the portfolio committee to inform the committee that a death had occurred at the Kokstad maximum security facility. We visited the facility, and we gave a directive to the acting national commissioner to investigate this particular case. We are particularly interested because of the kind of facility it is, which is a maximum facility, catering for very dangerous offenders.
The team began its work on 18 August, and we have since received a report on 9 October. We must point out that the draft report points to acts of criminality on the side of members. It is recommending disciplinary action for some and, for others, the laying of criminal charges with the South African Police Service.
We are currently interacting with the office of the inspecting judge to make sure that the rest of the cases that have not been reported to them or concluded, be concluded as soon as possible. Thank you.