Department of

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Department of

CorrectionalServices

PRESENTATION TO SELECT COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS ON

PRODUCTION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN DCS

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

2Department of Correctional Services

PURPOSEPURPOSE

TO BRIEF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON SECURITY

AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS ON PRODUCTION BY

OFFENDERS AND SKILLS TRAINING IN THE

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

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Department of Correctional Services

MANDATEMANDATE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH

AFRICA. (ACT 108 OF 1996)

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT (ACT 111 OF 1998) AS AMENDED.

U.N. STANDARD MINIMUM RULES ON TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.

DRAFT WHITE PAPER ON CORRECTIONS.

OTHER APPLICABLE LEGISLATION REGULATING THE VARIOUS TRADES AND INDUSTRY.(SEE ANNEXURE)

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CONTENTCONTENT

INTRODUCTION – DEVELOPMENT & CARE

MANDATE – DEVELOPMENT & CARE

STRUCTURE – DEVELOPMENT & CARE

BACKGROUND – PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE

OBJECTIVES – PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE

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CONTENT (Cont.)CONTENT (Cont.)

EXTENT – PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE

SKILLS UTILIZATION – PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT – PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE

CHALLENGES / CONSTRAINTS – PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE

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DEVELOPMENT AND CARE WITHINREHABILITATION PATH

Development and care programmes and services are located within the rehabilitation framework of the Department of Correctional Services.

Development and care are processes and interventions aimed to ensure the development and growth of offenders, in an environment which satisfies both physical- and emotional needs.

Therefore, it is imperative to contextualize the environment in which offenders and officials function and to understand the offenders in the care of the Department of Correctional Services.

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COMMISSIONER

CDC: CORRECTIONS CDC: DEVELOPMENT AND CARE

CDC: CORPORATE SERVICES CDC: FINANCE CDC: CENTRAL

SERVICES

DC: PERSONAL WELL-BEING

DC: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS& AGRICULTURE

DIRECTOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR: FORMAL EDUCATION

DIRECTOR: SPORT, RECREATION, ARTS & CULTURE

STRUCTURE: BRANCH DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURE: BRANCH DEVELOPMENT & CARE& CARE

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BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND

PRODUCTION IN CORRECTIONAL SERVICES IS

MAINLY CONFINED TO THE DIRECTORATE

PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS AND AGRICULTURE

WHICH ALSO ACTS AS AN AGENT TO FOSTER

SKILLS UTILIZATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

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OBJECTIVES: PRODUCTION OBJECTIVES: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE

TO PROVIDE JOB OPPORTUNITIES. TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO OFFENDERS. TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILLS

UTILIZATION. TO PROMOTE WORK ETHICS AND EMPLOYABILITY. TO ENSURE PRODUCT SELF- SUFFICIENCY.

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EXTENT OF PRODUCTION WORKSHOPSEXTENT OF PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS

PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS:

THIS COMPONENT COSISTS OF (18) EIGHTEEN

TEXTILE WORKSHOPS, (10) TEN STEEL

WORKSHOPS, (10) TEN WOOD WORKSHOPS &

(4) FOUR BAKERIES.

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DETAILED EXTENT PRODUCTION DETAILED EXTENT PRODUCTION WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPS

REGION STEEL WORKSHOPS

WOOD WORKSHOPS

TEXTILE WORKSHOPS

BAKERIES

GAUTENG BOKSBURG BOKSBURG BOKSBURG BOKSBURG (NEW)

PRETORIA PRETORIA JOHANNESBURG PRETORIA

ZONDERWATER ZONDERWATER ZONDERWATER BAVIAANSPOORT

LEEUWKOP LEEUWKOP KRUGERSDORP

KWAZULU-NATAL

PMB (NEW) PMB (NEW) PMB (NEW)

DURBAN

EASTERN CAPE

ST. ALBANS (NEW)

ST. ALBANS (NEW)

ST. ALBANS

EAST LONDON

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DETAILED EXTENT PRODUCTION DETAILED EXTENT PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS (CONT.)WORKSHOPS (CONT.)

REGION STEEL WORKSHOPS

WOOD WORKSHOPS

TEXTILE WORKSHOPS

BAKERIES

WESTERN CAPE

DRAKENSTEIN DRAKENSTEIN DRAKENSTEIN

POLLSMOOR POLLSMOOR POLLSMOOR

MALMESBURY

HELDERSTROOM

WORCESTER

LIMPOPO / NORTH WEST / MPUMA-LANGA

THOHOYANDOU THOHOYANDOU THOHOYANDOU BARBERTON (NEW)

WITBANK TEXTILE

WITBANK SHOE

POTCHEFSTROOM

MOGWASE

FREE STATE / NORTHERN CAPE

KROONSTAD KROONSTAD KROONSTAD

KIMBERLEY

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EXTENT OF AGRICULTUREEXTENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE:

THE DEPARTMENT HAS 20 PRISON FARMS TO THE EXTENT OF 40 000 HECTARES AS WELL AS 116 PRISON GARDENS ( SMALLER CORRECTIONAL CENTRES) DRY LANDS - 6 386

HA IRRIGATION - 2 040

HA NATURAL GRAZING - 20 885

HA NOT USABLE - 9 937

HA

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20 PRISON FARMS20 PRISON FARMS

DETAILED EXTENT: AGRICULTURAL DETAILED EXTENT: AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

REGION FARM EXTENTWESTERN CAPE

BRANDVLEI 6 446 HA VOORBERG 3 232 HA HELDERSTROOM 1 000 HA DRAKENSTEIN 402 HA

FREE STATE / NORTHERN CAPE

GOEDEMOED 6 848 HA GROOTVLEI 1 637 HA GROENPUNT 1 064 HA

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DETAILED EXTENT: AGRICULTURAL DETAILED EXTENT: AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)ACTIVITIES (CONT.)

REGION FARM EXTENTMPUMLANGA / LIMPOPO / NORTH WEST

LOSPERFONTEIN 444 HA ROOIGROND 1 685 HA BARBERTON 1 541 HA THOHOYANDOU 323 HA

GAUTENG LEEUWKOP 870 HA BAVIAANSPOORT 616 HA ZONDERWATER 1 490 HA


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DETAILED EXTENT: AGRICULTURAL DETAILED EXTENT: AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)ACTIVITIES (CONT.)

REGION FARM EXTENTKWAZULU-NATAL

WATERVAL 2 071 HA NCOME 2 930 HA SEVONTEIN 1 882 HA GLENCOE 775 HA

EASTERN CAPE

UMTATA 141 HAKIRKWOOD 3 849 HA


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OUTPUT: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS OUTPUT: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS 2003/20042003/2004

WORKSHOP ITEMS MANUFACTURED:

WOOD - 58 273 UNITS STEEL - 171 332 UNITS TEXTILE - 1 926 305 UNITS BAKERIES - 1 882 670 LOAVES

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OUTPUT: AGRICULTURE 2003/2004OUTPUT: AGRICULTURE 2003/2004AGRICULTURE ITEMS PRODUCED: VEGETABLE - 14 167 195 KG FRUIT - 771 401 KG RED MEAT - 548 812 KG PORK - 1 870 718 KG MILK - 6 814 863 LITRES BUTTER - 75 723 KG CHICKEN - 1 516 783 KG EGGS - 1 316 737 DOZ VENISON - 4 817 KG

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AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY

•PRODUCT SELF-

SUFFICIENCY 2003/2004

FINANCIAL YEAR

MEDIUM TERM SELF-

SUFFICIENCY AIMS

VEGETABLESFRUITRED MEATPORKMILKCHICKENEGGS

65,7%20,3%29,3%80,9%34,2%45,8%57,4%

70%40%30%85%35%85%85%

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MARKET: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & MARKET: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTUREAGRICULTURE

WOOD & STEEL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES:DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES.ALL NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DEPTS.LOCAL & PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS.PARASTATALS.GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

SHOES, TEXTILE AND BAKERIES:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES.

MARKET FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES.

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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS

FINANCIAL YEAR

EXPENDITURE VALUE OF PRODUCTION

PROFIT/BENEFICIALITY

PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS WERE RE-ALLOCATED ON 1 MAY 1998 TO THE FORMER DIRECTOR AGRICULTURE

1998/1999 R29 759 021 R 30 987 129 R1 228 108

1999/2000 R34 182 392 R44 293 419 R10 111 027

2000/2001 R76 276 316 R107 389 733 R31 113 417

2001/2002 R77 570 760 R115 411 359 R37 840 5992002/2003 R88 022 704 R133 939 419 R45 916 7152003/2004 R103 399 688 R128 770 976 R25 371 288

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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION: AGRICULTURE

IT IS ONE OF THE OBJECTIVES TO ENSURE THAT AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS ARE MANAGED ACCORDING TO SOUND BUSINESS PRINCIPLES.

• THE FOLLOWING RESULTS WERE ATTAINED DURING THE PAST FOUR FINANCIAL YEARS (ACCORDING TO THE AGRICULTURE COSTING SYSTEM).

FINANCIAL YEAR

EXPENDITURE VALUE OF PRODUCTION

PROFIT/BENEFICIALITY

2000/2001 R53 209 136 R 65 697 544 R12 488 408

2001/2002 R64 447 339 R 84 601 020 R20 123 681

2002/2003 R76 292 626 R102 919 435 R25 626 709

2003/2004 R82 829 158 R108 888 570 R26 059 412

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OFFENDER SKILLS UTILIZATION: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE

YEAR PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS

AGRICULTURE

1997/1998 2 529 2 777

1998/1999 2 413 3 064

1999/2000 2 391 3 218

2000/2001 2 347 2 713

2001/2002 2 312 2 980

2002/2003 2 786 3 2682003/2004 2 600 3 342

THESE FIGURES ARE INDICATIVE OF THE NUMBER OF OFFENDERS UTILIZED PER DAY

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THE FOLLOWING ARE AN INDICTAION OF OFFENDERS THAT PARTICIPATED IN VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING AT THE VARIOUS PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURAL SITES.

YEAR PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS

AGRICULTURE

1998/1999 575 7291999/2000 670 9362000/2001 681 1 9512001/2002 464 1 3292002/2003 954 1 6832003/2004 1167 1 908

DEVELOPMENT OF OFFENDERS: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS & AGRICULTURE

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SKILLS OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO SKILLS OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO OFFENDERSOFFENDERS

WOOD INDUSTRY

STEEL INDUSTRY

TEXTILE INDUSTRY

FARMS BAKERIES

WOOD MACHINING

FITTING & TURNING

INDUSTRIAL SEWING SKILLS

FRUIT & VEG. CULTIVATION

BREAD BAKING SKILLS

CABINET MAKING

WELDING PATERN MAKING

LIVESTOCK FARMING

MIXING INGREDIENDS

FURNITURE POLISHING

SHEET METALWORK

PATERN LAYOUT & CUTTING

CHICKEN & EGG FARMING

BAKERY EQUIPMENT OPERATING

UPHOLSTERY SPRAY PAINTING

ABBATOIR SLAUGHTER HOUSE

POWDER COATING

BLOCKMEN

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SKILLS SKILLS DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT

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INTRODUCTION: SKILLS INTRODUCTION: SKILLS DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT

RESULTANT FROM THE RESTRUCTURING PROCESS OF THE DEPARTMENT, THE DIRECTORATE: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WAS CREATED. THE MANDATE OF THIS DIRECTORATE IS:

TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SKILLS DEVELOP-MENT PROGRAMMES AND OPPORTUNITIES.

TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAMMES ARE ALIGNED WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH

AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (SAQA) AND THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACT.

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INTRODUCTION CONT.INTRODUCTION CONT.

THE DIRECTORATE IS FURTHER MANDATED TO

ENSURE THAT THE TRAINING FACILITIES IN THE

DEPARTMENT ARE ACCREDITED AND MEET THE

REQUIREMENTS SET BY VARIOUS RELEVANT

SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITIES

(SETAs)

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VISION: SKILLS DEVELOPMENTVISION: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

TO RENDER A SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE

THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE

OFFENDERS AND THE LABOUR MARKET IN

ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO REHABILITATION

AND EFFECTIVE REINTEGRATION INTO THE

COMMUNITY.

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MISSION: SKILLS DEVELOPMENTMISSION: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

THE VISION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH:

Observing and determining the job market skills needs and aligning our programmes accordingly.

Provision and marketing of accredited programmes to offenders.

Catering for the needs of offenders with special needs.

Ensuring that staff is adequately developed to deliver needs-based and accredited skills development programmes.

Establishing networks with service providers and other community-based structures.

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OBJECTIVES: SKILLS DEVELOPMENTOBJECTIVES: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

TO INTEGRATE FORMAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES.

TO EQUIP OFFENDERS WITH NEEDS- BASED AND MARKET- RELATED OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS.

- TO IMPLEMENT LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMMES.

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OBJECTIVES: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CONT.CONT.

TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS OF THE OFFENDERS AS PART OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN

PROS- PROSPECTIVE WORKFORCE IN ORDER TO:

- Improve their quality of life, prospects of work and labour mobility.- Improve their competitiveness as prospec-

pective employees.

TO INCULCATE DESIRABLE WORK ETHICS AND INSTILL A CULTURE OF LIFE LONG

LEARNING. TO ENCOURAGE A SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEUR-

SHIP.

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PROGRAMMESPROGRAMMES THE FOLLOWING TRAINING PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED:

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

VOCATIONAL TRAINING IMPLIES THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TRAINING IN WHICH A

OFFENDER, UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION,IS ELIGIBLE TO BE ASSESSED AND ISSUED WITH A QUALIFICATION BY THE RELEVANT SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (SETA) OR INSTITUTE FOR THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEARNERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND

LABOUR ASSESSMENT (INDLELA). .

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PROGRAMMES CONT.PROGRAMMES CONT.

THESE INCLUDE TRADES SUCH AS FITTING,

TURNING, TOOL MAKING. (SEE ANNEXURE A FOR

A LIST OF TRADES OFFERED.)

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BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING

OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING IS TRAINING IN WHICH ARTISAN STATUS IS NOT THE ULTIMATE AIM, BUT A SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN A FIELD OF STUDY RESULTING IN A CERTIFICATE / QUALIFICATION BEING ISSUED. THESE COURSES ARE PROVIDED INTERNALLY AND BY EXTERNAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. (SEE ANNEXURE B)

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ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TRAINING

THIS PROGRAMME IS GEARED TOWARDS IMPARTING BASIC BUSINESS SKILLS TO LEARNERS WITH THE AIM OF ENABLING THEM TO BE SELF - EMPLOYED AFTER RELEASE.

THESE INCLUDE COURSES SUCH AS DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS PLANS, STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.

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PROGRAMMES CONT.PROGRAMMES CONT.ENGINEERING STUDIES:

THIS PROGRAMME ACCOMMODATES LEARNERS WHO ARE ENROLLED FOR ENGINEERING STUDIES BETWEEN N1 AND N6.

COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING:

THIS PROGRAMME IS AIMED AT EQUIPPING LEARNERS WITH BOTH BASIC AND ADVANCE COMPUTER SKILLS.

THESE COMPUTER COURSES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOFT WARE DESIGN, UPGRADING AND COMPUTER MAINTENANCE.

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FACILITIESFACILITIES

TRAINING TAKES PLACE IN THE PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS AND AT TRAINING CENTRES.

13 NCPS TRAINING CENTRES.

CENTRES ARE LOCATED AT THESE PROVINCES AND MANAGEMENT AREAS.

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FACILITIES

PROVINCE MANAGEMENT AREA/S

WESTERN CAPE GEORGEEASTERN CAPE EAST LONDON AND

UMTATANORTHERN CAPE KIMBERLEY AND

UPINGTONFREESTATE KROONSTADLIMPOPO POLOKWANE

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FACILITIES CONT.

PROVINCE MANAGEMENT AREA/S

NORTHWEST ODIMPUMALANGA BETHAL AND

NELSPRUITKWAZULU-NATAL NCOME AND

WATERVALGAUTENG JOHANNESBURG

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OFFENDER PARTICIPATIONOFFENDER PARTICIPATION

IN THE 2003/04 FINANCIAL YEAR, A TOTAL OF 15 812 OFFENDERS PARTICIPATED IN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES.

THE BREAKDOWN, PER REGION, IS PROVIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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OFFENDER PARTICIPATION: GAUTENG REGION

PROGRAMME PARTICIPATIONOccupational skills training 2 602Vocational training 620Computer training 88Entrepreneurial training 200Engineering studies 2 559

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OFFENDER PARTICIPATION: WESTERN CAPE REGION

PROGRAMME PARTICIPATIONOccupational skills training 460Vocational training 138Computer training 159Entrepreneurial training 274Engineering studies 69

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OFFENDER PARTICIPATION: EASTERN CAPE REGION


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OFFENDER PARTICIPATION: FREESTATE & N/CAPE REGION


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OFFENDER PARTICIPATION: KWAZULU-NATAL REGION

PROGRAMME PARTICIPATIONOccupational skills training 944Vocational training 631Computer training 388Entrepreneurial training 1 328Engineering studies 138

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OFFENDER PARTICIPATION: LIMPOPO/MPU/NWEST REGION

PROGRAMME PARTICIPATIONOccupational skills training 1 326Vocational training 480Computer training 88Entrepreneurial training 312Engineering studies 339

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FUNDING FOR TRAININGFUNDING FOR TRAINING

DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR FROM THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR CONTRIBUTED R15 MILLION IN THE CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR.

SEE ANNEXURE C FOR DISTRIBUTION.

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PERSONNELPERSONNEL

POST ESTABLISHMENT = 310

FILLED POSITIONS = 210.

THERE IS A NEED TO CREATE MORE POSITIONS.

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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

THE TRAINING PROVIDED IN THE DCS IS IN LINE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PARTICULARLY THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACT AND NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF).

PROGRAMMES OFFERED ARE NEEDS-BASED AND INFORMED BY LABOUR MARKET NEEDS.

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CONCLUSION CONT.CONCLUSION CONT.

HARD SKILLS ARE COUPLED WITH

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILL TRAINING TO

ENABLE OFFENDERS NOT ONLY TO BE

EMPLOYABLE BUT ALSO ENABLE THEM TO

START SMALL BUSINESSES AFTER

RELEASE.

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BENEFITS OF SKILLS UTILIZATION, SKILLS BENEFITS OF SKILLS UTILIZATION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTIONDEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION

CONTRIBUTES TO STABILITY IN PRISON ENVIRONMENT BY COMBATTING IDLENESS AND STRUCTURING THE DAY.

OFFENDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NECESSARY FOR SELF-RELIANCE.

OFFENDERS ARE EXPOSED TO WORKPLACE NORMS AND ACTIVITIES.

OFFENDERS ARE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN PRACTICAL IN SERVICE TRAINING ON A DIVERSE RANGE OF ITEMS / PRODUCTS (JOB SKILLS).

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BENEFITS OF SKILLS UTILIZATION, SKILLS BENEFITS OF SKILLS UTILIZATION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION (CONT.)DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION (CONT.)

OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE ACQUIRED SKILLS AND TO IDENTIFY FURTHER NEEDS FOR DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING.

OFFENDERS ARE ENABLED TO BE PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THEIR FAMILIES.

HELP TO DEFRAY COSTS OF INCARCERATION / BUDGETARY SAVINGS.

INCOME IS GENERATED BY THE PRODUCTS SOLD TO OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICIALS.

POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED USING PRISON LABOR.

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CHALLENGES / CONSTRAINTSCHALLENGES / CONSTRAINTS

ACCREDITATION OF FACILITIES:

ACCREDITATION PROCESS TAKES TIME.

ACCREDITATION WILL ENABLE OFFENDERS TO BE TRAINED USING THE LATEST TRAINING STANDARDS.

OFFENDERS WILL NOT BE STIGMATISED WITH ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION.

OFFENDERS WILL BE CERTIFIED BY RECOGNIZED SETAS / INSTITUTIONS.

TRAINING OF ALL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL AS ASSESSORS.

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CHALLENGES / CONSTRAINTS CHALLENGES / CONSTRAINTS (CONT.)(CONT.)

URBANIZATION OF S.A. POPULATION

THE TREND OF OFFENDERS MOVING TO URBAN SETTINGS AFTER RELEASE.

TRAINED OFFENDERS NOT ABLE TO APPLY SKILLS ACQUIRED.

OFFENDER’S EMPLOYABILITY REDUCED BY EMPLOYERS RELOCATING TO URBAN SETTINGS.

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OFFENDER PARTICIPATION:

PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMMES IS VOLUNTARY.

OFFENDERS ONLY WORK A SIX HOUR WORK DAY.

SKILLS TRAINING MAINLY RESTRICTED TO LITERATE OFFENDERS WITH VALID S.A. IDENTITY DOCUMENTS.

OFFENEDERS ALLOWED TO CHANGE WORK PROGRAMS BEFORE COMPLETING SKILLS TRAINING.

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MARKETING (SUPPORT FROM OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS)

TOO FEW ORDERS RECEIVED FROM OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.

ORDERS THAT ARE PLACED, ARE DONE SO LATE IN THE YEAR, PLACING ADDED

PRESSURE ON PRODUCTIVITY.

GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS PURCHASE ITEMS ON TENDER / CONTRACT THAT DCS

CAN PRODUCE.

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LACK OF SUFFICIENT TECHNICAL SKILLS OFFICIALS:

TOO FEW TECHNICAL SKILLS OFFICIALS CURRENTLY APPOINTED IN THE DEPARTMENT.

SKILLS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR IN SERVICE TRAINING TO BE EFFECTIVE TO OFFENDERS.

ARTISANS CANNOT HANDLE THE TECHNICAL, AS WELL AS PRACTICAL TRAINING WITH PRODUCTIVITY LEVELS TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT.

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HUMAN RESOURCES:

VACANT POSTS ARE LEFT VACANT FOR TOO LONG.

VACANT POSTS RESULT IN FEWER OFFENDERS BEING ACCOMMODATED FOR DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION.

FACILITIES:

INADEQUATE FACILITIES FOR TRAINING VIZ TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND CENTRES.

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THANK YOUTHANK YOU

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MANDATE: ANNEXUREMANDATE: ANNEXURE

UN STANDARD MINIMUM RULES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS:

RULE 65 : THE TREATMENT OF PERSONS SENTENCED SHALL HAVE AS ITS PURPOSE … TO ESTABLISH IN THEM THE WILL TO LEAD LAW ABIDING AND SELF-SUPPORTING LIVES.

RULE 71(1): WORK MUST NOT BE OF AN AFFLICTIVE NATURE.

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UN STANDARD MINIMUM RULES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS (CONT.):

RULE 71(2): ALL SENTENCED PRISONERS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WORK.

RULE 71(3): SUFFICIENT WORK SHALL BE PROVIDED.

RULE 71(4): WORK PROVIDED MUST BE AS SUCH AS TO INCREASE THE PRISONER’S ABILITY TO EARN A HONEST LIVING AFTER RELEASE.


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UN STANDARD MINIMUM RULES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS (CONT.):

RULE 71(6): PRISONERS SHAL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE THE TYPE OF WORK THEY WISH TO PERFORM.

72(1) “THE ORGANIZATION AND METHODS OF WORK IN THE INSTITUTIONS SHALL RESEMBLE AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE THOSE OF SIMILAR WORK OUTSIDE INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO PREPARE PRISONERS FOR THE CONDITIONS OF NORMAL OCCUPATIONAL LIFE.”


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CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT ( ACT 111 OF 1998)

SECTION 3(2)b: “THE DEPARTMENT MUST AS FAR AS APPLICABLE BE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND OPERATE ACCORDING TO BUSINESS PRINCIPLES.”

SECTION 37(1) b: “ PERFORM ANY LABOR THAT IS RELATED TO ANY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF WHICH GENERALLY IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER HABITS OF INDUSTRY…”


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CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT ( ACT 111 OF 1998)

SECTION 40(1): “SUFFICIENT WORK MUST AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE BE PROVIDED TO KEEP PRISONERS ACTIVE FOR A NORMAL WORKING DAY AND A PRISONER MAY BE COMPELLED TO DO SUCH WORK.”

SECTION 133(1): “ ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS MUST AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE, PURCHASE ARTICLES AND / OR SIPPLIES THAT IS MANUFCATURED OR PRODUCED BY PRISON LABOUR, FROM CORRECTIONAL SERVICES …”


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CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT (111 OF 1998): SECTION 41(4): “THE DEPARTMENT MUS

PROVIDE AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE OTHER DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAMMS WHICH MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SENTENCED PRISONERS ...”

SECTION 41 (5): “SENTENCED PRISONERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE PART IN PROGRAMMES AND USE THE SERVICES…”

SECTION 41 (6): “SENTENCED PRISONERS MAY BE COMELLED TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMMES AND USE SERVICES OFFERED…”


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DRAFT WHITE PAPER ON CORRECTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA: PARAGRAPH 10.10

U.N. STANDARD MINIMUM RULES ON THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS: RULE 71


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OTHER LEGISLATION REGULATING OTHER LEGISLATION REGULATING AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN DCSAGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN DCS

ACT DESCRIPTION ACT NUMBER:

PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT

1 OF 1999

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT

15 OF 1993

LIVESTOCK IMPROVEMENT ACT

25 OF 1997

FENCING ACT 31 OF 1963

ANIMAL DISEASES ACT 35 OF 1984

FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES, AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT

36 OF 1947

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AGRICULTURAL PESTS ACT 36 OF 1983

NATIONAL WATER ACT 36 OF 1998

MEAT SAFETY ACT 40 OF 2000

CONSERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES ACT

43 OF 1983

ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION PREVENTION ACT

45 OF 1965

MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT

47 OF 1996

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PLANT IMPROVEMENT ACT 53 OF 1976

FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT

54 OF 1972

MOUNTAIN CATCHMENT AREAS ACT

63 OF 1970

HEALTH ACT 63 OF 1977

NATIONAL ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT ACT

68 OF 1998

ANIMALS PROTECTION ACT 71 OF 1962

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ACT

73 OF 1989

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT

85 OF 1993

LIVESTOCK BRANDS ACT 87 OF 1962

PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT 88 OF 1967

NATIONAL VELD AND FOREST FIRE ACT

101 OF 1998

GAME THEFT ACT 105 OF 1991

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CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT

111 OF 1998

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT

107 OF 1998

FOREST ACT 122 OF 1984

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OTHER LEGISLATION REGULATING THE VARIOUS OTHER LEGISLATION REGULATING THE VARIOUS TRADES OF PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS IN DCSTRADES OF PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS IN DCS


PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT

1 OF 1999

AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION ACT

45 OF 1965

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT 55 OF 1998

LABOUR RELATIONS ACT 66 OF 1995

BASIC CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ACT

75 OF 1997

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT

85 OF 1993

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OTHER LEGISLATION REGULATING THE VARIOUS OTHER LEGISLATION REGULATING THE VARIOUS TRADES OF PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS IN DCSTRADES OF PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS IN DCS


SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACT 97 OF 1998

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

108 OF 1996

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT

111 OF 1998

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TRADES OFFERED AT DEPARTMENTAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS

ANNEXURE A


Trades Offered At Workshops

Trade Practical TheoryWoodwork TradesCabinet makingWood machiningUpholsteryFurniture polishing

YesYesYesYes

YesYesYesYes



Trade Practical TheoryMechanical TradesFitting and machiningWeldingTool makingSheet metal workDiesel mechanic

YesYesYesYesYes

YesYesYesYesYes



Trade Practical TheoryPetrol mechanicsPanel beatingSpray paintingElectrical

YesYesYesYes

YesYesYesYes

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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSES OFFERED: 2003/2004 FINANCIAL YEAR

ANNEXURE B

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Skills Development courses offered: 2003/2004 Financial Year

Region List of Training CoursesFree State/ Northern Cape

Polish and candle production Bleach productionVegetable plantingGeneral plantingFertilizerWeed control

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Region List of Training CoursesFree State/ Northern Cape (cont)

LeatherworkVegetable productionTranslating production Seedling productionWelding (gas/arc)Caring for sheepCaring for pigs


82




FencingTractor operatorTractor maintenanceSpray paintingBusiness skillsTractor maintenanceArtificial insemination

83



Vegetable cultivationIndustrial ceiling machinistBasic business skillsBricklayingEmbroideryCarpentryGarment making (machine)


84



Region List of Training Courses

Kwazulu/Natal Tailoring CateringBaking DressmakingJewelry makingDrawing and painting

85




Kwazulu/Natal (cont)

Wood workCandle makingBricklayingWeldingComputer coursesTypingEnterpreneurship

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UpholsteryPlasteringCarpentryRadio and TV repairCurtain makingChicken carePoultry production

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Flower arrangingGarden maintenanceArtificial inseminationAssistance chefHousekeepingWaitronRe-upholstering

88



Region List of Training CoursesKwazulu/Natal (cont)

ThatchingHome decorationMotor body repairDressmakingCleaning serviceElectrical heavy currentSecurity guarding

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Electrical: House tubingCaring of beef cattleBusiness skillsPotteryTilingCaring of stud cattleCaring of pigsCloth painting

90




Dairy careRecyclingLeather workBlock makingSewingVegetable productionBeadworkBasket making

91




HairdressingSandals makingShoe makingCane workWood carvingPlumbingRepair of electrical appliancesTractor operator

92



Region List of Training CoursesWestern Cape Chef assistance

Re- upholsteryWaiter and wine stewardMaking of leather shoesCane workPaving ,slap laying, concreteCultivation of vegetablesVehicle rust repair

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Region List of Training CoursesWestern Cape (cont)

Spray painting and preparationWaitronWoodwork skillsCaring of pigsChild Care Level 1Fertilizer and irrigationServicing of two stroke engines

94




Electrical appliance repairHair braidingMen’s HairdressingCultivation of citrus productsServicing of light vehicleManufacturing of clothsWelding and cutting

95




Domestic refrigeration repairArtificial inseminationWeaving and framingBasket and mat makingTractor maintenanceGarden maintenancePruning of fruit treesWoodcarving

96




PanelbeatingPruning of vineyardsSandals makingBusiness skillsCaring of sheepFencingMilk machine operatorMaking of soft toys

97




Making of educational toysSign writingMacro candle makerLeather workMeat cutting technicianManufacturing of clothsKnitting matsBroiler production

98




Learner tractor driverEgg productionGriller/ Kitchen assistantSheet metal operatorBasic hydraulicsFurniture polishingManufacturing of work wearLand preparation

99




Western Cape (cont)

Shoe repairBricklayingChainsaw operator

100



Region List of Training CoursesEastern Cape Child Care Level 1

Leather workSign writingPavingTractor maintenanceDrivers license code 8Abet level assessmentShoe repairs

101




Eastern Cape (cont)

Driver Heavy duty conventionMilk machine operatorBroiler productionDriver tractor learnerGarment making (industrial machine)Basic bricklayingBusiness skillsVegetable cultivation

102



Region List of Training CoursesEastern Cape (cont)

Light vehicle servicingPoultry assistanceCateringElectrical appliance repairCateringWelding and cuttingHome decorationPaving and slab laying

103




Eastern Cape (cont)

Prepare vegetablesWeed, foliage pest controlHair dressingComputer skillsBasic bricklayingRe-upholsteringFertilization and irrigationSeedling production

104




Caring for sheepSewing machinist (industrial)Curtain makingBusiness start-up programmedCaring for pigletsComputer skillsPlastering

105




Eastern Cape (cont)

Caring for milk/stud cattleChef’s assistanceCarpenterCaring for pigsAuto electric repairsManagement basic trainingWelding

106




Flower arrangingNeedleworkPainter assistantCurtain makingTree managementShearingOstrich feathers’ sortingBricklaying

107




Leather shoe makingHand beadingHand knittingHome decorationFencingVegetable propagationGarment making (industrial)

108




Eastern Cape (cont)

Poultry assistantCarpentryBrick makingPottery

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Region List of Training CoursesGauteng Milk of cows

PiggeryAbattoirAgronomyElectrical repairElectrical modulesChef’s assistance

110



Region List of Training CoursesGauteng (cont)

Garden maintenanceMilk machine operatorLandscape designingTractor maintenanceGarden maintenanceSteelwork modulesPlumbing

111




FertilizationVegetable cultivationCarpentryFlower arrangementUpholsteryPaintingFitting and machine

112




Motor mechanicFabric paintingDress makingHow to run your own businessBasic Business SkillsFurniture productionTwo stroke engine maintenanceSeedling production

113




Transplanting of seedlingsLand preparationFencingBasic computer skillsComputer literacyComputer skillsPC engineeringPC repair and network

114




Advance computer skillsClothing productionSafety inductionWoodworkWeldingCabinet makingWood machineBrick laying

115



Region List of Training CoursesGauteng (cont) Fitting and turning

CateringAuto body repair

116



Region List of Training CoursesLimpopo/ Mpumalanga/ North West

Re-upholstering Wood workPotteryMicro fruit juice/ice lollie producerTractor operatorCandle wickingChild careCaring for cattle

117



Region List of Training CoursesLimpopo/ Mpumalanga/ North West (cont)

Frame HousingWeldingElectrical appliances repairsMeat cut gradingGarment makingEmbroideryThatchingBusiness skills

118




Vegetable propagationCurtain makingBookkeeping trials balanceHair dressingNeedle workUpholsteryCateringBricklaying

119




PlasteringEradication of intruder plantsFencingIrrigationPaving and slab layingCarpentryFurniture productionSewing industrial

120




PlumbingTextile hand paintingCookingLeather workTilingCaring for sheepCaring for pigsCaring for piglets

121




Artificial inseminationWeed foliage and pest controlBakingFlower arrangingPruning of trees

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ALLOCATION OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR FUNDS: 2004/2005

FINANCIAL YEAR

ANNEXURE C

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PROVINCE ALLOCATIONEastern CapeFree StateGautengKwazulu/NatalLimpopoMpumalangaNorthern CapeNorth WestWestern Cape

R2 304 884R 637 697R3 300 000R1 500 000R1 000 000R 929 806R 927 613R1 200 000R3 200 000

ALLOCATION OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR FUNDS: 2004/2005 FINANCIAL YEAR

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