SA Prisons

Lawyers file Jacob Zuma's secret medical report, speculation rife over 'mystery' illness

Zuma's legal team filed a report on his health in the Pietermaritzburg High Court to determine if he is fit to face corruption charges linked to the arms deal.

Zuma may be paroled in under 4 months behind bars, says Minister Ronald Lamola

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has cited that former president Jacob Zuma will be eligible for parole after serving three months and three weeks in prison.

Beautiful prison that has studio, dryer, washing machine, sitting room stuns many

A clip capturing the inside of a prison that has a wardrobe, nice sitting room, television set, studio and other top-notch home facilities has caused huge stir.

Breaking: Prisoners escape by digging hole in a cell in Pretoria

2 prisoners have escaped from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Pretoria. The two used a sharp object to drill a hole into the wall so they could escape.

Andile Lungisa set to be released on parole: Correctional services

ANC councillor Andile Lungisa is set to be released on parole on Tuesday, set to serve the remainder of his sentence in the system of community corrections,

Jailer becomes the jailed after being caught smuggling contraband

A prison official was apprehended after trying to avoid a routine search. He was allegedly trying to smuggle Mandrax tablets, cell phones, chargers and cables.