Department of Correctional Services
Department of Correctional Services
Department of Correctional Services
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Interns needed for prison services in fields like theology and law
The DCS 2026 graduate internship programme offers R8 174.75 a month for 24 months. Applications close on 9 July. Multiple fields available.
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POPCRU pursues legal action against department takeover of Mangaung prison
POPCRU wages a legal battle against the Department of Correctional Services to comply with a court order in takeover of Mangaung Prison.
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State takes over notorious Mangaung prison as private contract ends
The Department of Correctional Services is ready to take full management of the Mangaung Correctional Centre as the private agreement ends.
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Correctional Services intensifies crackdown on contraband
DCS intensified prison raids, confiscated thousands of cellphones and expanded self-sufficiency projects despite significant budget reductions nationwide.
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Contraband seized in surprise raid at St Albans Correctional Centre
Contraband including drugs, weapons and cellphones seized during a surprise raid at St Albans Correctional Centre, highlighting ongoing security concerns.
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Prison warden arrested for allegedly plotting murder of senior correctional services officials
The Hawks have arrested a 47-year-old correctional services official for conspiracy to murder senior management at the Waainek Correctional Centre.
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Joint effort helps to catch escaped prisoner from Helderstroom near Caledon
The importance of community involvement has again come to light with a local neighbourhood watch helping police track down a prisoner who escaped from Helderstroom prison, outside Caledon. Singabakho Nxumalo,…
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Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy launched at Drakenstein Prison
On Mandela Day, South Africa inaugurated the first Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy at Drakenstein Correctional Centre, aimed at promoting humane treatment of prisoners and enhancing correctional staff skills.
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