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Rashied Staggie’s parole reinstated
Former Hard Livings gang leader Rashied Staggie’s day parole has been reinstated two months after it was revoked because he violated conditions.
Behaviour of ‘drunken’ commissioner to be probed
The Correctional Services Ministry is investigating reports of drunken behaviour by its national commissioner, spokesperson Manelisi Wolela said on Tuesday. Commissioner Vernon…
Shaik moved to critical-care unit of Durban hospital
Fraud convict Schabir Shaik has been admitted to the critical care unit of Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital, his brother, Mo, said on Monday. Mo said this was because of…
Schabir Shaik still in hospital
Fraud convict Schabir Shaik is still a patient at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal’s health department said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Sibonela Msomi said…
Shaik back in hospital for tests, says brother
Convicted businessman Schabir Shaik is undergoing tests at a Durban hospital to determine the extent of organ damage, if any, caused by persistent problems with high blood…
Prisoner allegedly beaten to death by guards
A 28-year-old prisoner was allegedly beaten to death by Department of Correctional Services officers at the instruction of a senior prison officer at Pietermaritzburg’s New…
Yengeni arrested for drunken driving
The possible breach of the parole conditions of former African National Congress chief whip Tony Yengeni was under investigation after he was arrested for drunken driving, the…
Shaik back behind bars after minor stroke
Fraud convict Schabir Shaik is back in prison after spending 10 days in Durban’s Albert Luthuli Hospital after suffering a mild stroke, the Department of Correctional Services…
Beuthin’s parole to be revoked
The parole of former bouncer Gary Beuthin is to be revoked following his re-arrest in connection with an assault case, the Department of Correctional Services said on Thursday.…
Shaik back in hospital after mild stroke
Schabir Shaik is back in hospital after suffering a mild stroke last week, the Department of Correctional services said on Thursday. Spokesperson Manelisi Wolela said Shaik had…
Union warns of chaos in prisons
The Public Servants’ Association of South Africa said on Wednesday that it foresaw chaos in the country’s prisons on weekends following failure of the Department of Correctional…