Brandvlei Correctional Centre

Brandvlei Correctional Centre
Location Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa
Coordinates 33°45′20″S 19°24′35″E / 33.75556°S 19.40972°E / -33.75556; 19.40972Coordinates: 33°45′20″S 19°24′35″E / 33.75556°S 19.40972°E / -33.75556; 19.40972
Status Operational
Security class Maximum and medium security
Managed by Department of Correctional Services

Brandvlei Correctional Centre (formerly Brandvlei Prison) is a prison situated on the bank of the Brandvlei Dam near Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa. It contains a maximum-security unit, a medium-security unit, and a juvenile unit.

According to the Census of 2001, the population of the prison (including prisoners and resident staff) was 3,020.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Main Place 'Brandvlei'". Census 2001. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
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