The department confirmed that a criminal case had been opened “after a camera SD card, containing images of the former president, Jacob Zuma, being admitted at a correctional centre was stolen”.
The department said the official involved in the saga had been suspended. The nature of the official's involvement was not specified.
The SD card was removed from the camera,” said correctional services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo.The first aspect of the internal investigation thus far has revealed that this SD card may have clandestinely been shared with a known broadcaster. The department will be approaching the relevant institutions for further action.”highly sensitive”, and the police and correctional services were investigating.
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