An inmate is under investigation and will face ‘strong action’ after his prison outfit snaps went viral on social media.
Popcru has made calls for Government to invest more in police officers and prison wardens instead of including soldiers.
The suspect allegedly killed two Correctional Services officials in cold blood as they were tracing a parolee on the run last month.
POPCRU says a search for an absconder led to the death of two correctional officers who were killed and disarmed
Thabo Bester had reportedly been placed in solitary confinement when he was found dead in his cell with some burn wounds
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says they have increased vigilance in correctional facilities as a way to prevent corruption among officials
‘People know that he hasn’t served the minium required time,’ said correctional services spokesperson Singabakgo Nxumalo on Brickz.
The Department of Correctional Services says three inmates had attacked prison officials in Kimberly with padlocks on Saturday
The High Court ruled against Jacob Zuma’s medical parole, but DCS believes another court will find differently
The Department of Correctional Services says the two convicts are back at Leeuwkop Prison but have been moved to a maximum section
Is it one rule for Jacob Zuma, and another for his fellow prisoners? Correctional Services have been slammed for allegedly ‘going easy’ on Msholozi.
Inmates are set to get the COVID-19 jab inline with Nelson Mandela Rules. Justice Minister will officially launch the Programme on 19 July.
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The state has alleged that the pair acted in common purpose to facilitate a R180 000 bribe to a Department of Correctional Services official, Patrick Gillingham, who sat on the tender bid adjudication committee.
It comes as the SIU zeroes in on 600 companies which scored government contracts to provide PPEs
While inmates are now allowed to receive visitors, the Department of Correctional Services has attached a number of conditions which need to be applied
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape, the men are believed to be very dangerous and members of the public have been warned to not approach them, but instead make contact with law enforcement
The 69 prisoners, who were awaiting trial, escaped from the Malmesbury Remand Detention Facility on Friday, 24 July 2020 after managing to overpower officials during exercise just after noon
Prisoners say that if they don’t get protection, they will embark on a protest of disobedience, nudity and hunger strikes.
Two suspects attempted to smuggle 350 mandrax tablets at Voorberg Prison, and MEC Fritz looks at eradicating the use of cellphones as it allegedly contributes to “organised crime”.
Krejcir says the government has no choice but to extradite him because, come hell or high waters, he will escape
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Vast changes expected in correctional services after the news about Bosasa.
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The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says it is “appalled and aggrieved” by the video footage.