Department of correctional services
SA prisons record 605 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 118 recoveries
Of the 605 infections reported by Correctional Services, 188 were prison officials and 417 were inmates.
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SAHRC welcomes release of low-risk inmates to curb COVID-19 spread
President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the release of low-risk offenders to reduce overcrowding at correctional service facilities.
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19,000 prisoners to be released to curb COVID-19 - Lamola
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has provided details of the COVID-19 parole dispensation announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying that this was one of government’s ways of rolling out the restorative justice system. #Coronavirus #COVID19 #JusticeSystem
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In numbers: How COVID-19 is affecting correctional services facilities
Across the country, 60 inmates have recovered while two inmates at an East London facility died after testing positive for COVID-19.
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2 East London prisoners die after testing positive for COVID-19
The Department of Correctional Services said both had other medical conditions.
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32 COVID-19 cases confirmed at Western Cape correctional facilities
As of Monday, there were 129 cases in prisons across the country.
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Prohibited prison visits stop contraband from being smuggled into facilities
The Department of Correctional Services said security measures implemented at the start of the lockdown would remain in place, despite recent protests by inmates at some prisons.
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Inmates complaining about COVID-19 measures being opportunistic - dept
The prisoners said that did not feel safe behind bars and claimed that measures put in place to curb a possible outbreak were inadequate.
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COVID-19: Release some from overcrowded jails or we're striking - prisoners
Prisoners say they will go on a hunger strike due to overcrowding after more than 90 prisoners and jail staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Lamola to launch massive screening project at correctional centres
The department said this was part of efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus in all correctional centres and remand detention facilities in the country.
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How public establishments, prisons will be affected by COVID-19 regulations
The regulations follow the declaration of a national state of disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa on containing the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
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MPs raise concerns over parolees who commit serious crimes
The Department of Correctional Service briefed the Justice and Correctional Services Committee on Friday on the parole system and its challenges.
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Ramaphosa: There's something wrong with SA's parole system
After visiting Tazne van Wyk's family late on Tuesday afternoon, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the man accused of her kidnapping and murder, Mohydien Pangakaer, should never have been released from prison.
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EC Correctional Services official stabbed to death, allegedly by spouse
The motive for the murder was not yet known.
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Michaela Williams murder suspect's parole process under investigation
The suspect was released on parole last year after serving 13 years of a 20-year sentence for the rape and attempted murder of an 8-year-old girl in Mitchells Plain in 2005.
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Pollsmoor warder suspended for alleged drug smuggling
The 46-year-old worked at the correctional facility for about 15 years.
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Holey moley! Pollsmoor fixing hole in wall after concerns raised
Residents raised concerns about the hole three months ago.
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Court to rule on transgender woman's right to express her gender in prison
Jade September, who is currently serving a 15-year sentence for murdering one of her clients in 2013, turned to the Equality Court in November last year for the right to dress as a woman, in spite of being in a male prison.
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Inmate killed, official injured following scuffle at EC prison
It is understood the official was attacked by the inmate who died after a scuffle with officials who tried to help their colleague.
