Pretoria - From refurbishing a dilapidated creche to hosting a musical festival, Gauteng's prisoners will put their best foot forward next week during the Corrections Week Campaign.
The campaign aims to promote awareness and understanding of the South African correctional system. Activities will be taking place at various correctional facilities across the country and will include exhibitions, church services and outreach programmes.
The Department of Correctional Services said Corrections Week, from 27 September to 3 October, was high on its calendar and aims to showcase pockets of excellence.
The campaign also seeks to encourage public involvement in rehabilitation and social reintegration programmes.
In Gauteng, Corrections Week will kick off with an exhibition of items made by the prisoners, including agricultural products and other items that promote arts and culture in prison.
Prisoners are also expected to refurbish a dilapidated crSche in Soshanguve, plant trees and clean up the yard, which has been used as a dumping site.
They will show off their musical skills during a festival and have an opportunity to share the lessons they have learnt. They will perform a play for schoolchildren, who are expected to tour the prison facilities.
Other activities during the week include the opening of the Parole Board offices, an interfaith church service and a programme that encourages prisoners' families to visit them.
