The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has uncovered a range of prohibited items following a search of the prison cell where disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo was filmed dancing to the popular Jaiva Yoyo song.
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The search comes after a video of the former lawyer enjoying himself behind bars went viral on social media, raising questions about security and the conditions inside the correctional facility.
During the search, correctional officials confirmed they discovered several prohibited items, including 194 Mandrax tablets, five cellphones, three routers and one laptop.
Other items recovered included five balls of dagga, 16 packets of illicit cigarettes, two bank cards, 11 chargers and three USB devices.
Officials also found two hacksaw blades and various sharp objects, raising further concerns about the possession of dangerous items inside the facility.
The cell where banned Adv Malesela Teffo was seen dancing Jaiva Yoyo has now been searched by the DCS and they uncovered a range of contraband, including:
– 194 Mandrax tablets
– Five cellphones
– Three routers
– One laptop
– Five balls of dagga
– 16 packets of illicit cigarettes
– Two bank cards
– 11 chargers
– Three USB devices
– Two hacksaw blades and various sharp objects.DCS confirmed that offenders found in possession of those prohibited items, including those identified in the viral video will face internal disciplinary proceedings.
— Inside Out News SA (@InsideOutNewsza) November 8, 2026
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DCS confirms disciplinary action
Following the discovery, the Department of Correctional Services confirmed that offenders found in possession of prohibited items would face internal disciplinary proceedings.
The department also indicated that those identified in the viral video would face disciplinary action.
The discovery has once again brought prison security and the smuggling of prohibited goods into correctional facilities into the spotlight.
The presence of cellphones, drugs and potentially dangerous objects behind bars raises questions about how such items make their way into facilities where inmates are expected to be closely monitored.
Malesela Teffo’s viral prison dance video
Teffo previously attracted widespread attention after a video showing him dancing inside his prison cell circulated on social media.
The footage, in which he appeared to enjoy himself while dancing to Jaiva Yoyo, quickly became a talking point among South Africans.
The latest developments have added another layer to the public conversation surrounding the viral footage and prison security. However, DCS has not established that the recovered contraband belonged to Malesela personally.
The department’s disciplinary processes are expected to establish accountability among those found to have been in possession of the prohibited items.
Featured image: Gallo images/Frennie Shivambu
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