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The Department of Correctional Services is mandated to provide safe and secure incarceration of offenders, effective rehabilitation to ensure effective social re-integration of offenders back into the society.

KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Strike Gold at DCS National Soccer Championships.
14/09/2026

KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Strike Gold at DCS National Soccer Championships.

Need to contact Grootvlei Maximum Correctional Centre?Keep these important numbers handy!📞Switchboard: (051) 003 3366 |V...
14/09/2026

Need to contact Grootvlei Maximum Correctional Centre?

Keep these important numbers handy!📞

Switchboard: (051) 003 3366 |
Visit Bookings: (051) 003 3362.

Alert Officials Foil Contraband Smuggling Attempt at Leeuwkop Maximum Correctional CentreThe vigilance and professionali...
13/09/2026

Alert Officials Foil Contraband Smuggling Attempt at Leeuwkop Maximum Correctional Centre

The vigilance and professionalism of officials at Leeuwkop Maximum Correctional Centre in Gauteng Region, once again proved instrumental in protecting the integrity of the correctional system when an attempt to smuggle drugs into the facility was successfully thwarted.

Today (13 September 2026), officials conducting routine security screening at the facility’s access control gate intercepted a quantity of contraband concealed inside a radio brought to the centre during a scheduled visitation.

The discovery was made during thorough searches conducted on visitors and all items presented for entry into the facility. Upon inspection, officials uncovered 140 Mandrax tablets, 32 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 216 grams of cannabis hidden inside the radio.

The swift detection of the contraband prevented the illicit substances from entering the correctional environment and reaching offenders, thereby safeguarding the security, order and rehabilitation programmes within the facility.

In line with established security protocols, the South African Police Service (SAPS) was immediately notified. The four individuals involved were detained at the centre and subsequently handed over to SAPS together with the confiscated drugs for further processing and investigation.

The incident serves as a reminder of the persistent attempts by criminal elements to undermine the correctional system through the smuggling of prohibited items. It also highlights the critical role played by correctional officials, whose alertness and commitment to security continue to prevent contraband from entering correctional facilities.

The Department of Correctional Services remains resolute in its efforts to combat the smuggling of contraband and to maintain safe, secure and rehabilitation-focused correctional centres.

13/09/2026

"Ngiyesaba i Corona" 🎤🎼🎹🎧🔊 - George Management Area Choir

13/09/2026

"Ka Nnete" 🎤🎼🎹🎧🔊 - Makwa le Dinyela

13/09/2026

Adopting the 'I Can Do All Things' Mindset: Chaplain Zongezile Moses on Overcoming Life's Tribulations.

KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Strike Gold at DCS National Soccer ChampionshipsKwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Regions emerged as c...
11/09/2026

KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Strike Gold at DCS National Soccer Championships

KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Regions emerged as champions at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) National Soccer Championships, which concluded at St Albans Management Area in the Eastern Cape today (11 September 2026). The five-day tournament, held from 7 to 11 September, brought together officials from all six DCS regions in a celebration of sport, teamwork, wellness and camaraderie.

KwaZulu-Natal claimed the men’s title after defeating Western Cape 1–0 in the final, while Gauteng secured the women’s championship with a 1–0 victory over KwaZulu-Natal. Individual honours included Msibi SN of the LMN Region as Male Top Goal Scorer, Gumede NM of KwaZulu-Natal Region as Best Goalkeeper and Juqu M of Western Cape Region as Male Player of the Tournament. In the women’s category, Matswella A of LMN was the Top Goal Scorer, Khunong N of Gauteng the Best Goalkeeper and Mabena RS of Gauteng the Female Player of the Tournament.

Beyond the competition, the championships provided a platform for officials from across the country to build relationships, promote physical activity and strengthen teamwork. The successful tournament highlighted the role of sport in supporting employee wellness and fostering unity among DCS officials. Congratulations to the champions and all participating regions for contributing to a memorable national sporting event.

Johannesburg Community Corrections and UJ Soweto Campus Strengthen Rehabilitation Partnership Johannesburg Community Cor...
11/09/2026

Johannesburg Community Corrections and UJ Soweto Campus Strengthen Rehabilitation Partnership

Johannesburg Community Corrections partnered with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Soweto Campus today (11 September 2026) to host a round-table discussion aimed at promoting rehabilitation, crime prevention and community involvement. The engagement brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including offenders who shared their lived experiences and reflected on the consequences of crime, personal accountability and the importance of making positive life choices.

The discussion highlighted the role of partnerships in supporting rehabilitation and successful reintegration. Participants emphasised the contribution of families, educational institutions, community organisations, law enforcement agencies and support services in creating safer communities and reducing offending behaviour. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by Community Corrections to strengthen stakeholder collaboration and advance rehabilitation beyond the correctional environment.

From Offender to Mentor: How Enrico Samuels Turned His Life Around
11/09/2026

From Offender to Mentor: How Enrico Samuels Turned His Life Around

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124 WF Nkomo Street ( Corner WF Nkomo & Sophie De Bruyn Streets) Poyntons Building (West Block)
Thulamahashe
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