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Prisoner claims warders assaulted her after she exposed prison’s unhygienic state
Abuse, inhumane conditions and contraband supposedly smuggled in by corrupt wardens have highlighted the alleged parlous state of South Africa’s…
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Fire breaks out at Leeuwkop prison, investigation underway
According to the department, officials at the prison managed to contain and extinguish the blaze before it could spread to…
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Mass screening & testing at Eastern Cape prison after official tests positive for Covid-19
An official of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) at the East London Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape has…
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Prisoners may be left vulnerable as warders threaten to strike
Prisoners could be left vulnerable during the 21-day national lockdown as angry warders in fear of their lives threaten strike…
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Correctional services to assess if Nicholas Ninow is a risk to himself after suicide claims
Claims by Ninow that ‘there are drugs everywhere in prison’ will also be investigated, a DCS spokesperson said. The Department…
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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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Update on Dros accused rapist: DCS says he is stable
The department of correctional services (DCS) on Monday said the man accused of raping a young girl in the bathroom…
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