Correctional Services Museum

S 25 45.765 E 028 10.867

Correctional Services Museum displays the history and development of the penal system in South Africa, including displays of the "ball and chain" that were cuffed to prisoners' ankles. It also includes contraband confiscated from prisoners such as forged money, tattooing machines and home made shanks and knives. If you are not allowed to enter through the gate on Porgeiter St, you can enter through the back, which will allow you to experience the incredible lack of security around the "high security detention facility" as well as around the neighboring military and air force buildings.

Tags: ball and chain, correctional services, high security facility, museum, prison, sights