Honourable House Chairperson,Speaker, the ACDP notes with grave concern the findings of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services following oversight visits to KwaZulu-Natal and Pollsmoor Correctional Centre. 1,679 officials were suspended in Correctional Services, with 586 dismissed for offences ranging from procurement fraud to abuse of medical privileges for wealthy inmates. Correctional funds are not scarce; they’re just being consumed by corruption instead of correction. We further urge that the Department of Correctional Services be held accountable for persistent failures in staffing, infrastructure, and programme delivery. The ACDP will continue to monitor these developments and advocate for a correctional system that reflects the values of our democracy.