Correctional Services join hands to enhance agricultural activity at no cost to taxpayers

Correctional Services join hands to enhance agricultural activity at no cost to taxpayers Zekhethelo Thu, 10/29/2026 - 10:24 28 Oct 2026 The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and Saai today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to optimise the Department's agricultural production. The memorandum paves the way for a long-term partnership that will address three key areas, namely food production, rehabilitation and reintegration. In terms of the partnership, Saai will provide technical advice and support to the Department's farms at no cost to the Department and will transfer its agricultural expertise to the Department. Central to the agreement is that no money will change hands between the parties. The partnership will begin as a twelve-month pilot project at six correctional centres in Gauteng, North West and the Free State, namely Leeuwkop, Zonderwater, Baviaanspoort, Losperfontein, Groenpunt and Grootvlei. Saai will assess each centre's agricultural land, water availability and infrastructure, and draw up a development plan that addresses that centre's needs. The results, including food production, savings and the number of offenders trained, will be measured to determine

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