The number of inmates testing positive for COVID-19 at East London Correctional facility has increased by 49 cases, says the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). “The number of inmates testing positive for COVID-19 at East London Correctional facility has increased by 49 cases. Overall figures will therefore reflect, 53 inmates and 25 officials (inclusive of St Albans and Head Office), thus placing DCS to a combined total of 78 cases,” said the department in a statement on … [Read more...] about EL and St Albans Inmates test positive for COVID-19
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‘Mental Defect’ patients being held in prisons
There is a shortage of hospital beds in the Eastern Cape for inmates with mental illness Over 90 people with mental illness are being held in various prisons in the Eastern Cape instead of being looked after in hospitals. They are state patients – people declared unfit to stand trial or found not criminally responsible because of their illness or “mental defect” (the state’s term). This is despite them being ordered by the courts to be placed in mental health facilities. A recent application … [Read more...] about ‘Mental Defect’ patients being held in prisons
Deputy Minister Makwetla visits St Albans Correctional Centre
Justice and Correctional Services Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla has paid a visit to St Albans Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape. St Albans is one of the biggest correctional facilities in the country. On 26 December 2016, the facility witnessed a clash between inmates and correctional authorities, which left three inmates dead. Addressing officials and offenders at St Albans on Tuesday, Deputy Minister Makwetla said the correctional facility is a top priority to his … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister Makwetla visits St Albans Correctional Centre
DCS Places St Albans on Lockdown ‘until further notice’
On Wednesday 28 December, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed the death of three inmates on Monday at St. Albans Correctional Centre near Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape. According to DCS Eastern Cape, it is alleged that at approximately 09h00, inmates at St. Albans Maximum Correctional Centre attacked officials with sharp objects. The department on Tuesday said the incident resulted in the unfortunate death of at least three inmates. "A total of 25 offenders and … [Read more...] about DCS Places St Albans on Lockdown ‘until further notice’
Full investigation will be requested into St Albans prison deaths
Dear MyPE The DA is deeply concerned by reports that one inmate has been killed and another critically injured at the St Albans Prison in Port Elizabeth. The DA will request that the Department conduct a full and thorough investigation into the events that led to this death and injury. It is not the first time that violent events have occurred at this prison and we cannot allow such incidents to go unaccounted for. The DA will further be writing to the Chairperson of the Portfolio … [Read more...] about Full investigation will be requested into St Albans prison deaths
13th Card Swapping Syndicate Gang member Arrested (in Prison)
A 49-year-old man, who is already in custody at St Albans Prison in Port Elizabeth, has been charged by the Serious Commercial Crime unit of the Hawks as the 13th suspect of an alleged ATM card swapping syndicate. The man, who is in prison for an unrelated case , was charged last week Wednesday with Fraud and is expected to make his first appearance before the New Law court in Port Elizabeth in January 2017. It is alleged that in 2015, the suspect, together with Luthando Ngesi (20), Linda … [Read more...] about 13th Card Swapping Syndicate Gang member Arrested (in Prison)
St Albans prison warder kidnapped, raped by escapee
Port Elizabeth - A prison warder was raped and kidnapped, allegedly by a child rapist after he escaped from St Albans prison in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape correctional services said on Thursday. The 52-year-old woman was off-duty and living on the prison premises, Area Commissioner Mandla Jam said. Sicelo Tshamlambo allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and raped her while he was on the run on Monday. He was arrested a few kilometres from the prison that night following a tip-off. He had … [Read more...] about St Albans prison warder kidnapped, raped by escapee
If it can be done in Parliament, St Albans should be easy
Dear My PE Jam the gangsters' cellphone signal! The community will be relieved to hear the commitment by the Department of Correctional Services to install cellphone detection equipment in St. Albans prison in Port Elizabeth at some future point. This vague commitment is simply not good enough. What we want is immediate action. If you can jam the signal in parliament to protect the president, you can jam the signal in St. Albans prison to protect the people of Nelson Mandela Bay and … [Read more...] about If it can be done in Parliament, St Albans should be easy
Back to St Albans for Panayiotou
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou will have to spend another weekend in the St Albans holding cells as he waits for the outcome of his bail application. Magistrate Abigail Beeton on Wednesday postpones the case to June 4, when she will hand down her judgment on whether Panayiotou would be granted bail. Panayiotou, 28, is accused of being the master-mind behind the murder of his wife Jayde on April 21 this year. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder‚ kidnapping, … [Read more...] about Back to St Albans for Panayiotou
NPA to oppose Panayiotou bail application
Port Elizabeth - The husband of murdered teacher Jayde Panayiotou will be applying for bail on Thursday. Christopher Panayiotou's attorney, Alwyn Grievenow, confirmed on Monday that he would be bringing a bail application on behalf of his client. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Velekhaya Mgobhozi, said the NPA will be opposing the bail application. Panayiotou, 28, is one of three people arrested for the murder of his wife. He is facing charges of conspiracy to commit … [Read more...] about NPA to oppose Panayiotou bail application
Reaction to PE Prison Riot
The IFP is extremely concerned about the increasing attacks on prison warders by inmates. The most recent attack happened in St Albans prison, near Port Elizabeth where three warders were stabbed and wounded by two inmates who attacked them with sharpened objects on Tuesday. The IFP has previously raised this problem with the Department of Correctional Services and will continue raising it until proper solutions have been submitted to parliament by the Department. We have spoken with the … [Read more...] about Reaction to PE Prison Riot
Ex Port Elizabeth Fugitive Empowers’ Contest Giveway
200 budding South African entrepreneurs are to be offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to start their own online business at no cost thanks to the incredible generosity of UK Millionaire Business Sean Smith, who himself left South Africa four years ago, having been wrongfully jailed, attacked & raped repeatedly whilst in St Alban's Prison outside Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. The contest is called ‘Empower Me’ and winners will be chosen depending on the quality of their … [Read more...] about Ex Port Elizabeth Fugitive Empowers’ Contest Giveway
RGC at St Albans
The Nelson Mandela Bay ANC Regional General Council met this past weekend at the St Albans Correctional Services. Media representative, Ongama Mtimka was kind enough to send this summary of the weekend through: Nelson Mandela Bay Regional General Council Declaration - St Albans Correctional Services: We, the delegates of this Regional General Council of the African National Congress Nelson Mandela Region attended by 224 DELEGATES from branches of the ANC, Leagues, Veterans, Cosatu, SACP, … [Read more...] about RGC at St Albans
Renaming of St Albans – Public Submissions on 17 March
Minister of Correctional Services, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will launch a series of public hearings on the renaming of some correctional centre at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto today. Ten public hearings are scheduled to give all South Africans an opportunity for oral submissions on the plan of Minister Mapisa-Nqakula to rename 11 Correctional Centres in all six regions of the Department. The first phase of consultations with the public ended on 4 February 2011 when written submissions … [Read more...] about Renaming of St Albans – Public Submissions on 17 March
Rename St Albans to Reflect the new SA
Members of the public are requested to submit suggestions and motivations on the renaming of 11 correctional centres. Eleven correctional centres have been identified for renaming as part of recognising their place and role in shaping the history of South Africa. The 11 correctional centres identified for renaming are Johannesburg, Pretoria Central and Leeuwkop in Gauteng, Barberton and Modimolle in the Limpopo/Mpumalanga/North West Region, St Albans and East London in the Eastern Cape, … [Read more...] about Rename St Albans to Reflect the new SA
