The Mangaung Correctional Facility houses convicted violent offenders . The South African government fired the British security company that ran the facility . Officials said G4S had ` ` lost effective control '' of the facility . Inmates , employees and firm of using electric shock , other abuse .
The Mangaung Correctional Centre houses 3,000 violent offenders . The South African government fired the British security firm that ran the prison . Officials said G4S had `` lost effective control '' of the facility . Inmates , employees accuse firm of using electric shocks , other abuse .