Countries Warders arrested after inmate’s shocking death exposed Cape Town – Four prison warders have been arrested for the alleged murder of inmate Mpho Mkhumbeni at the... Read more 23 Apr
Countries DCS says takeover of Mangaung Correctional Centre will cost R50m Cape Town — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) revealed it was ready to take over ownership of the... Read more 27 Nov, 2024
Countries DCS reveals 18 000 foreign nationals currently in prison in South Africa Cape Town — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) revealed that roughly one in every 10 prisoners in South... Read more 14 Nov, 2024
Countries Zimbabwean inmate’s ‘soft life’ video leads to charges against 2 Goodwood prison officials Cape Town — Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald has confirmed that six officials from the Goodwood Correctional Centre... Read more 29 Aug, 2024
Countries DCS confirms arson case at Boksburg Correctional Facility Cape Town — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has condemned the arson case at the Boksburg Correctional Facility,... Read more 3 Aug, 2024
Countries WATCH | Cellphones, TVs, Drugs confiscated during Durban prison raid Durban — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) conducted a raid the the Westville Correctional Centre in Durban, continuing... Read more 2 Aug, 2024
Countries DCS hits back at Thabo Bester’s incarceration allegations Cape Town – The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has responded to Thabo Bester’s claims about his treatment at Kgoši... Read more 1 Aug, 2024
Countries DCS to probe alleged prison assault on Magudumana Cape Town — Nandipha Magudumana, the woman accused of helping convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester to escape from... Read more 19 Mar, 2024
Countries DCS initiates inquiry into leaked document on criminal syndicate at Mangaung prison Cape Town — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says it is looking into a leaked document of an... Read more 12 Feb, 2024
Countries Our prisons are falling apart, says inspector Judge Edwin Cameron describes the awful conditions he and his colleagues at the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services witnessed... Read more 29 Jul, 2023