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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confiscated a cellphone from an inmate who had been sharing “flamboyant” pictures of himself online.<\/p>\n

Correctional service spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo told News24 that photos of the inmate were circulating on Twitter and Facebook.<\/p>\n

In four pictures making the rounds online, the inmate is seen wearing prison gear which he has altered to suit his fashionable designs and style.<\/p>\n

Pollsmoor prison raids: Cellphones, sharp objects and drugs confiscated<\/p>\n

Nxumalo said the department would launch an investigation. He added that the inmate had been moved to a special care unit at St Albans prison in Gqeberha for the duration of the investigation.<\/p>\n

Nxumalo added:<\/p>\n

“DCS is deeply incensed by this behaviour, and there shall be strong action and consequences,” said Nxumalo.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confiscated a cellphone from an inmate who had been sharing “flamboyant” pictures of himself online. Correctional service spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo told News24 that photos of the inmate were circulating on Twitter and Facebook. 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