A video doing the rounds on social media, showing a drunk officer in uniform has angered the Department of Correctional Services.
The Department said they are aware of the video and absolutely appalled and aggrieved by it.
A Spokesperson Singababakho Nxumalo said such conduct can never be allowed and a full investigation has been instituted.
He said the service delivery charter clearly defines what is expected of a correctional officer and how they ought to behave in the line of duty.
They condemned the behaviour in the strongest terms.