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Prisons in South Africa map & data

There are 150 prisons mapped in South Africa, spread over 9 provinces. The most are in Western Cape (28), KwaZulu-Natal (25) and Eastern Cape (23). 81% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Grootvlei Prison, Kgo拧i Mampuru II Management Area and Westville Prison.

150locations
9provinces
5 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
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Prisons by province

ProvinceLocationsShare
Western Cape2819%
KwaZulu-Natal2517%
Eastern Cape2315%
Free State2215%
Gauteng1611%
North West138.7%
Mpumalanga117.3%
Nothern Cape74.7%
Limpopo53.3%

Notable prisons in South Africa

  1. Grootvlei PrisonFree State · prison
  2. Kgo拧i Mampuru II Management AreaGauteng · prison
  3. Westville PrisonKwaZulu-Natal · prison
  4. Brandvlei Correctional CentreWestern Cape · prison
  5. Fort Beaufort Correctional ServicesKwaMaqoma · Eastern Cape · prison
  6. Department Correctional Services HennemanFree State · prison
  7. Lindela Repatriation CentreGauteng · prison
  8. Pollsmoor PrisonWestern Cape · prison
  9. Bhisho Child & Youth Care CentreBhisho · Eastern Cape · prison
  10. Department of Correctional ServicesBethulie · Free State · prison
  11. Zonderwater Prison FarmGauteng · prison
  12. Burgersdorp Correctional CentreEastern Cape · prison
  13. Goedemoed Correctional ServicesFree State · prison
  14. Modderbee PrisonGauteng · prison
  15. East London Correctional ServicesKuGompo City · Eastern Cape · prison
  16. Groenpunt Correctional Services Prison FarmFree State · prison
  17. Baviaanspoort Prison FarmGauteng · prison
  18. Kirkwood PrisonNqweba · Eastern Cape · prison
  19. Grootvlei Correctional Services Prison FarmFree State · prison
  20. Devon Correctional ServicesGauteng · prison
  21. KwaNojoli Correctional CentreKwaNojoli · Eastern Cape · prison
  22. Hoopstad Correctional ServicesFree State · prison
  23. Lusikisiki New PrisonEastern Cape · prison
  24. Kroonstad PrisonFree State · prison
  25. Mdantsane Correctional ServicesMdantsane · Eastern Cape · prison
  26. Ladybrand Correctional FacilityFree State · prison
  27. Middleburg Correctional ServicesEastern Cape · prison
  28. Manguang PrisonFree State · prison
  29. Mthatha Corecctional ServicesMthatha · Eastern Cape · prison
  30. Sasolburg Correctional CentreFree State · prison
  31. Nxuba Correctional CentreNxuba · Eastern Cape · prison
  32. Ventersburg PrisonFree State · prison
  33. Patensie Correctional CentreEastern Cape · prison
  34. Wepener Correctional CentreFree State · prison
  35. Port Elizabeth Correctional FacilityEastern Cape · prison
  36. Sada Correctional CentreEastern Cape · prison
  37. Saint Albans PrisonEastern Cape · prison
  38. Tlokoeng Correctional CentreTlokoeng · Eastern Cape · prison
  39. Waainek PrisonMakhanda · Eastern Cape · prison
  40. Xesi Correctional CentreMiddledrift · Eastern Cape · prison

What's in this layer

Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.

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Frequently asked questions

How many prisons are there in South Africa?

This layer holds 150 prisons in South Africa, the most of them in Western Cape. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

Can I download a list of prisons in South Africa?

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What information comes with each prison?

The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).

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