Department of Correctional Services
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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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