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Gender responsive correctional centre launched in Pretoria
gauteng

Gender responsive correctional centre launched in Pretoria

Correctional taxpayers inmates millions
News

Correctional service INMATES work to save taxpayers money

inmates Kgosi Mampuru
Gauteng

Prison officials hailed for foiling an escape plan by two inmates

Gender responsive correctional centre launched in Pretoria
Gauteng

Gender responsive correctional centre launched in Pretoria

Correctional taxpayers inmates millions
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Correctional service INMATES work to save taxpayers money

inmates Kgosi Mampuru
Gauteng

Prison officials hailed for foiling an escape plan by two inmates

prisoners
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Watch: Video of Boksburg prisoners retaliate against search operation for cellphones

By Virginia Keppler-Young03-01-2023 14:19

Department of Correctional Services says the increase of cellphones in prisons is a grave concern and it will be removed.

Boksburg Correctional Services
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WATCH: Rubber bullets fly as inmates and wardens clash in Boksburg prison

By Nokwanda Ncwane03-01-2023 13:55

Correctional Services says calm has been restored at the Boksburg prison after inmates and wardens clashed during a search operation.

inmates Kgosi Mampuru
Eastern Cape

Prison officials hospitalised after they were allegedly stabbed by inmates

By Nokwanda Ncwane07-12-2022 14:42

Three officials were transferred to hospital after they were allegedly stabbed by prison inmates at the St Albans Correctional Facility.

Zuma
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ICYMI: DCS to appeal SCA ruling on Zuma’s return to jail

By Rorisang Kgosana24-11-2022 05:51

The Department says the intended appeal of Jacob Zuma’s judgement to return to jail is based on its application legislation.

Zuma
News

JUST IN: Correctional Service to appeal Zuma ruling by SCA

By Rorisang Kgosana23-11-2022 22:50

The Department says the intended appeal of Jacob Zuma’s judgement to return to jail is based on its application legislation.

Inmates
News

Inmates earning second chances by giving back

By Siso Naile10-11-2022 05:56

Programme by the Central Karoo District Mayor Gayton McKenzie to work with inmates was given a thumbs up by Correctional Services department

United States death penalty
Eastern Cape

Second inmate who escaped from Makhanda re-arrested

By Nokwanda Ncwane21-10-2022 08:08

A second inmate who was amongst the seven that escaped on Tuesday has been arrested. Another one was hit by a truck and was rearrested too.

Lindiwe Sisulu tourists safe
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Lindiwe Sisulu will help John Block sue the State over rights violation

By Storm Simpson19-10-2022 11:21

‘We are going to assist John to sue the state and make sure that it doesn’t happen to anybody in future,’ said Sisulu.

inmates Kgosi Mampuru
Eastern Cape

One of seven inmates who escaped in Makhanda hit by truck

By Nokwanda Ncwane19-10-2022 09:13

Bennet Kwarrie one of the seven inmates who escaped from prison in Makhanda on Tuesday has been caught and detained.

inmates Kgosi Mampuru
Eastern Cape

JUST IN: Seven dangerous inmates escape from Makhanda prison

By Nokwanda Ncwane18-10-2022 10:27

The Department of Correctional Services has urged the public not to confront the dangerous inmates who escaped from a jail in Makhanda.

Jacob Zuma
KwaZulu-Natal

ICYMI: Jacob Zuma could go back to jail to serve his sentence

By Nokwanda Ncwane08-10-2022 07:50

Former President Jacob Zuma’s 15-month sentence he was supposed to spend in jail expired on Friday, 7 October but he could still serve it.

Prisoner
Lifestyle

‘Jail is temporary, drip is forever’: Prisoner under fire for viral photos

By Nokuthula Ngcobo28-09-2022 13:30

An inmate in the Eastern Cape, who ‘flamboyantly’ shared pictures of himself while in prison, is in hot water after the photos went viral.

Bill
Lifestyle

New bill to deal with break-ins in SA

By Nokuthula Ngcobo18-08-2022 22:07

With the Trespassing Act having lost its relevance in our constitutional democracy, a new bill to repeal and replace it has been drafted.

prison
News

SA prisons are overcrowded – but by how much?

By Rorisang Kgosana24-07-2022 06:00

The number of the prison population continues to increase while capacity for such perpetrators is insufficient.

Ronald Lamola’s promise to protect whistleblowers
Gauteng

Correctional Services officials KILLED while tracing absconded parolee

By Rorisang Kgosana12-07-2022 19:35

Two Correctional Services officials were tracing an absconded parolee when they were killed in cold blood on Tuesday morning.

Anni Dewani Zola Tongo
News

‘It’s a shame’: Anni Dewani’s family on killer, Zola Tongo’s parole

By Nokwanda Ncwane22-06-2022 08:26

Anni Dewani’s family says Zola Tongo’s parole sends a message that you can commit crime in SA but you won’t spend time in jail for it.

Former president Jacob Zuma, Supreme Court of Appeal, SCA, JZ, Msholozi, department of correctional services, arguments, medical parole
News

Jacob Zuma: DCS and former pres have not yet filed papers to SCA

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty01-06-2022 14:12

Former president Jacob Zuma and the Correctional Services Department have not filed their arguments to the SCA and have until 15:00 to do so.

Department of Correctional Services, DCS, prison visits, visits reinstated, prisoners, correctional facilities, immediate effect
News

DCS reinstates prison visits across SA with immediate effect

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty08-04-2022 09:06

After reviewing COVID-19 risk-adjusted strategies, the DCS decided to make a decision on prison visits for those who qualify.

Brickz
Celeb News

Fake news: Yes, kwaito star Brickz is still looking at life through prison bars

By Naledi de Wee22-03-2022 15:56

‘People know that he hasn’t served the minium required time,’ said correctional services spokesperson Singabakgo Nxumalo on Brickz.

Durban Correctional Centre
News

Two arrested after attempt to smuggle over 900 pills into Durban prison

By Weekend News Producer16-01-2022 14:59

Almost 1000 tablets of Drugs were THIS close to ending up in the Durban Correctional Centre. A DCS official is now behind bars.

Prisoners
News

Mthatha prison fight: Inmate DEAD, two people seriously injured

By Thabo Baloyi12-01-2022 08:45

Five prisoners at a correctional facility in Mthatha, attacked four other inmates and officials during an exercise session on Tuesday

Limpopo prisoner
South Africa

Limpopo prisoner attempts suicide in front of SABC cameras [Watch]

By Storm Simpson24-12-2021 12:07

A Limpopo prisoner attempted to die by suicide during a raid at Thohoyandou Correctional Facility on Friday morning.

Gender responsive correctional centre launched in Pretoria
News

Leeuwkop prison murder: Inmate appears in court for killing warder

By Thabo Baloyi19-08-2021 05:17

The body of 50-year-old Eunice Moloko, a correctional services officer, was discovered at the Leeuwkop COVID-19 isolation site on 10 August

Jacob Zuma medical parole arthur fraser
News

Just in: Former president Zuma to remain in hospital

By Corné van Zyl15-08-2021 09:35

Former president Zuma underwent a surgical procedure on Saturday and there is no indication of a discharge date as more procedure are scheduled.

Mpumalanga fraud
News

UPDATE: Convicted murderer arrested for killing prison warder

By Thabo Baloyi13-08-2021 19:03

The details are sketchy at this point, but the suspect is already serving time for murdering a woman in Durban in 2014

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