After serving eight years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, former Paralympic champion, Oscar Pistorius was released on parole. The Department of Correctional Services confirmed this morning Pistorius who was dubbed as the “blade runner” who murdered his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013 at…
Detainee and murder-accused, Philemon Lukhele was moved to the Maximum Correctional Facility after they found him in possession of a cellphone on May 24. READ | Accused in Hillary Gardee case abandon bail The Department of Correctional Services confirmed this and an investigation is underway to establish how the phone was…
Supplied Content Barberton Correctional Centre escapee, Amos Shabangu Mashaba was re-arrested last night Mhlambanyathi near Hazyview. The Department of Correctional Services confirmed this in a statement the morning stating that a further charge of escaping would be added. “Mashaba was convicted in 2003 for murder, rape, theft and robbery. He…
An inmate, Amos Shabangu Mashaba, has escaped at the Barberton Correctional Centre today. The Department of Correctional Services and SAPS have launched a manhunt. An investigation will be instituted and the circumstances relating to the escape will be revealed once they have concluded the investigation. READ | Police showered with bullets…
The Witbank Correctional Centre has reported eight positive Covid-19 cases, the Department of Correctional Services confirmed. The correctional centre says it has implemented advanced preventative and transmission measures to reduce occupational infections for officials following the eight cases. READ: Emalahleni declared a Covid-19 hotspot “The Area Commissioner informed Management during…
MBOMBELA – Madumbuque Acacid Agastirho has escaped from Nelspruit Correctional Centre yesterday. The escapee is an Mozambican national, sentenced to 90 days for being in the country illegally. READ: Correctional Centres open for visits under strict regulations According to the Department of Correctional Services, the South African Police Services has…
Families are now permitted to visit offenders in Correctional Centres under strict regulations after the country moved to level 2 of Lockdown. The Department of Correctional Services said it is critical for members of the public to observe that visits are limited to one non-contact visit per inmate per calendar…