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‘SA needs accountability’ – Crime expert on Thabo Bester prison escape
Crime expert Chad Thomas says the Thabo Bester case is an indication of the rot that is in our prisons.…
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Correctional Services officials under fire over Thabo Bester escape
The escape of rapist and murderer Thabo Bester is like something from a Hollywood blockbuster. His re-emergence, after allegedly dying…
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Correctional Services confirm body found in cell is not the convicted r@pist, Thabo Bester
Correctional Services says those involved in the Thabo Bester prison-escape will be punished. The department’s confirmed that the body found…
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Inmates achieved 87.5% pass rate, says Correctional Services Minister
Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said his department’s inmate matric class of 2022 achieved an 87.5% pass rate. He brought…
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Potential prison escape bid averted by officials
Correctional Services Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale is singing the praises of his warders. They managed to avert a potential escape from…
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Officials raid Drakenstein Prison for contraband items
Now ‘tis the season to be jolly, but it’s also sadly the time when criminals take advantage of the relaxed…
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Inmates attack & stab 3 prison officials
Two inmates attacked and stabbed three prison officials at the St Albans Correctional Centre in Gqeberha on Wednesday morning. Correctional…
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JZ Foundation: End of Jacob Zuma’s jail term marks end of a travesty of justice
The Jacob Zuma Foundation has hailed the end of Zuma’s 15-month jail term, saying it marks the end of a…
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Jacob Zuma served his time in prison & deserves to be free, says Zikalala
Former president Jacob Zuma has been released from the Correctional Services system after his 15 months sentence for contempt of…
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Correctional Services doctors say no physical injuries on accused number 3 in Meyiwa’s murder
Correctional Services doctors say they did not find any physical injuries on accused number 3 in the Senzo Meyiwa murder…
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Department of Corrections investigating deaths of 2 inmates
The Department of Correctional Services is investigating the death of two inmates at Tswelopele Correctional centre in Kimberly. It’s understood…
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Correctional Services official arrested for murder
A 47-year-old Correctional Services official was arrested for the alleged murder of Bulelwa Mxosa, 45, whose body was found in…
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Correctional Services to investigate Mthatha prison fight
Correctional Services is probing a deadly brawl at the Mthatha Correctional Centre. One inmate died and an official and another…
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Prison official caught handing 95 mandrax tablets to inmate
A correctional services official has been arrested after he was caught ‘red handed’ trying to hand over 95 mandrax tables…
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Angelo Agrizzi’s health back in spotlight as corruption case resumes
The corruption case of former Bosasa chief operating officer (COO), Angelo Agrizzi, on Thursday is set to resume at the…
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Correctional Services monitors parolees for compliance
Releasing prisoners on parole is a controversial issue. Some believe those convicted of murder and rape should not be granted…
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Jacob Zuma Foundation mum on discharge date as hospital bill piles up
While it remains unclear who’s paying for the increasing medical costs of former president Jacob Zuma’s hospital stay, his foundation…
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Suzman Foundation gives Lamola and Fraser deadline to explain Jacob Zuma parole
The Helen Suzman Foundation has joined a chorus of disapproval against former President Jacob Zuma’s medical parole and demands answers…
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Jacob Zuma Foundation welcomes parole granted to its patron
The Jacob Zuma Foundation has welcomed the decision of the parole board to place former president Jacob Zuma on medical…
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Correctional Services confirms Jacob Zuma remains in hospital
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that former President Jacob Zuma remains in hospital outside the Estcourt Correctional…
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