Correctional Services
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Another prison s.e.x scandal: Police officer impregnates prisoner
Correctional Services has lodged a rape complaint against a male official in KwaZulu-Natal who allegedly had s.e.x with an inmate.…
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Correctional Services official charged with raping his 7-year-old son
A Correctional Services official appeared in the Malmesbury Magistrate’s Court on Friday for the alleged rape of his 7-year-old son.…
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Correctional Services still investigating prison s.e.x scandal
The Department of Correctional Services is still investigating a s.e.x scandal. Correctional services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says action will be…
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There is enough room for mask convicts, says Correctional Services
Correctional Services is warning people that it has more than enough room for anyone arrested for not wearing a mask…
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Confusion over Andile Lungisa parole release
There seems to be confusion on whether former Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Andile Lungisa will be released on parole next…
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Angry inmates burn Prison cells – Video
At least two cell units were torched by furious prisoners at Potchefstroom Prison on Friday. “They were demanding that they…
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Coronavirus infections at prisons across the country have risen to 111
The department of correctional services on Monday reported 11 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of infections in the…
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SA prisons suspend visits for 30 days due to Covid-19 outbreak
Correctional Services has suspended visits to offenders for a period of 30 days in order to put in place preventative…
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EC Correctional Services official stabbed to death, allegedly by spouse
The motive for the murder was not yet known. Femicide is once again in the spotlight following the murder of…
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Correctional Services says no injuries from Leeuwkop prison fire
The department of correctional services (DCS) on Tuesday confirmed a fire at its Leeuwkop Correctional Centre, in Johannesburg. “The DCS…
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Prisoners exercise their right to vote #SAElections2019
The country’s correctional facilities are ready to allow inmates to participate in the National and Provincial Elections 2019 today. Justice…
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Correctional services Minister Masutha demands answers after prison hostage situation
Justice and Correctional Services minister Advocate Michael Masutha has said he wants answers on how an inmate managed to lock…
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Department of Correctional Services responds to the drunken ward video
Department of Correctional Services responds to the drunken ward video. The scene, of a seemingly drunk prison warder in full…
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Inmates claim harsh conditions at SA’s super-maximum prison
KwaZulu-Natal Correctional Services authorities have dismissed claims of inhumane conditions at the country’s only super-maximum prison in Ebongweni, Kokstad. Some…
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