Brandvlei Correctional Centre
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. The facility also houses members of the notorious The Numbers Gang or numbers gangs.In 2021, it was featured in the Netflix series, Inside the World's Toughest Prisons.
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| Location | Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa |
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| Coordinates | 33°45′20″S 19°24′35″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Maximum and medium security |
| Managed by | Department of Correctional Services |
According to the Census of 2001, the population of the prison (including prisoners and resident staff) was 3,020.[1]
References
- "Main Place 'Brandvlei'". Census 2001. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
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