SA prisoners are upset after the Department of Correctional Services introduced a new meal plan with less beef, chicken and no tea, coffee.

171 prison inmates sat for South Africa’s 2024 National Senior Certificate or matric exams, securing a 96.2% pass rate.

A viral clip of South African inmates dancing while incarcerated has been causing a buzz on social media amongst divided citizens.

After the announcement of the matric pass rate for inmates, South Africans are debating education for prisoners.

Convicted murderer Thabo Bester wanted the court to grant him access to a laptop while in prison so he could prepare for his upcoming trial.

Cellphones, Wi-Fi routers, PlayStation consoles, and several other items were seized during last night’s Sun City Prison raid in Soweto.

Bester’s claims of ill-treatment in prison have been denied by Correctional Services, who insist he receives the same privileges as others.

The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that Dr Nandipha Magudumana was assaulted in prison.

Public warned to be on the lookout for escaped inmate Clatta Gumbo who is armed and dangerous, escaping from the Mamelodi Regional Hospital.

An inmate at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in the Western Cape who tested positive for Diphtheria has died.

A multi-disciplinary operation raided a prison in the Free State and some contraband items were found in least expected places.

The Department of Correctional Services says it will seek legal advice after the ConCourt dismissed Jacob Zuma’s medical parole appeal.

Inmates in prison have been live streaming on TikTok, raising concerns about the widespread use of contraband cellphones.

‘Living nightmare’: A Jozi man also called Thabo Bester has spoken of being shunned by his community over the shame of his name.

The prison warden will appear in Standerton District Court today, Friday, 5 May for possession of drugs and other items.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of The Department of Correctional Services gave G4S 90 days to wrap up its running of the prison story.

Can the real Thabo Bester please stand up? According to Home Affairs, there are three men in Mzansi with the notorious name…

‘Kgosi Mampuru can’t be trusted at all’: South Africans fear another Thabo Bester escape given Kgosi Mampuru II prison high-profile escapes.

Thabo Bester is trending after it was revealed that whilst in prison, he told lawyers that the state had seized his assets worth R3 billion.

Alleged inmate details Thabo Bester’s escape on Podcast and Chill with MacG, several top officials fingered in the jail escape plan.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has admitted that the ‘Facebook rapist’ Thabo Bester escaped from prison.

‘I am the real Thabo Bester’: a Gauteng fork lifter said after he claimed his identity was ‘stolen’ by the man known as the ‘Facebook Rapist’

Ultimate catfish? Thabo Bester, aka the ‘Facebook Rapist’ claimed he was related to a billionaire and photoshopped his pics onto this actor’s body.

‘No stone will be left unturned in getting to the bottom of Thabo Bester’s escape and there will be serious consequences for any party involved,’ said the Department.

Here’s how Halle Berry, Taraji P Henson and Bonang were all allegedly almost scammed by Thabo Bester – also known as the ‘Facebook Rapist’.

Gayton McKenzie says he walked out of jail with twelve rand (R12), he had no car, no house, no investments, and no bed to sleep on.

Four Drakenstein Correctional Services officials were attacked with self-made sharp objects by inmates in the early hours of Wednesday.

JMPD arrested a suspect who was promising members of public jobs at Correctional Services and extorting them of their money

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said the best-performing inmate learner scored an 87.9% average.

Minister Angie Motshekga highlighted that one hundred and forty-two (142) prisoners in correctional facilities passed with distinctions

New details regarding the stabbing of Janusz Walus have emerged. A former MK soldier is reportedly the alleged perpetrator.

The Department of Correctional Services has weighed in on Lindiwe Sisulu’s claims that she was denied access to see fraudster John Block.

Lindiwe Sisulu claimed she wasn’t allowed to visit fellow ANC comrade John Block, who is serving prison time for corruption

Former President Jacob Zuma says he is relieved to be free again and to do whatever he wants without having to seek permission.

Former President Jacob Zuma’s 15-month-sentence expires on Friday, 7 October, however, he could still go back to jail. Here’s why..

An inmate is under investigation and will face ‘strong action’ after his prison outfit snaps went viral on social media.

Popcru has made calls for Government to invest more in police officers and prison wardens instead of including soldiers.

The suspect allegedly killed two Correctional Services officials in cold blood as they were tracing a parolee on the run last month.

POPCRU says a search for an absconder led to the death of two correctional officers who were killed and disarmed

Thabo Bester had reportedly been placed in solitary confinement when he was found dead in his cell with some burn wounds

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says they have increased vigilance in correctional facilities as a way to prevent corruption among officials

‘People know that he hasn’t served the minium required time,’ said correctional services spokesperson Singabakgo Nxumalo on Brickz.

The Department of Correctional Services says three inmates had attacked prison officials in Kimberly with padlocks on Saturday

The High Court ruled against Jacob Zuma’s medical parole, but DCS believes another court will find differently

The Department of Correctional Services says the two convicts are back at Leeuwkop Prison but have been moved to a maximum section

Is it one rule for Jacob Zuma, and another for his fellow prisoners? Correctional Services have been slammed for allegedly ‘going easy’ on Msholozi.

Inmates are set to get the COVID-19 jab inline with Nelson Mandela Rules. Justice Minister will officially launch the Programme on 19 July.

The department of correctional services said Jacob Zuma would be treated like any other offender but what does that look like exactly?

The state has alleged that the pair acted in common purpose to facilitate a R180 000 bribe to a Department of Correctional Services official, Patrick Gillingham, who sat on the tender bid adjudication committee.

It comes as the SIU zeroes in on 600 companies which scored government contracts to provide PPEs

While inmates are now allowed to receive visitors, the Department of Correctional Services has attached a number of conditions which need to be applied

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape, the men are believed to be very dangerous and members of the public have been warned to not approach them, but instead make contact with law enforcement

The 69 prisoners, who were awaiting trial, escaped from the Malmesbury Remand Detention Facility on Friday, 24 July 2020 after managing to overpower officials during exercise just after noon

Prisoners say that if they don’t get protection, they will embark on a protest of disobedience, nudity and hunger strikes.

Two suspects attempted to smuggle 350 mandrax tablets at Voorberg Prison, and MEC Fritz looks at eradicating the use of cellphones as it allegedly contributes to “organised crime”.

Krejcir says the government has no choice but to extradite him because, come hell or high waters, he will escape

Even the South Africa’s forgotten segment of society has a say in these elections.

Vast changes expected in correctional services after the news about Bosasa.

South Africa’s uncomfortably high crime rate is directly related to a burgeoning prison population, but there’s more to it than that.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says it is “appalled and aggrieved” by the video footage.

The grant proposal by the Department of Correctional Services is an innovative idea and should be taken seriously.

Maybe they were just performing a strip search?

Couldn’t have said it better ourselves!

Turns out it was a Youth Day ‘treat’ for the criminals… go figure.

What the actual..?