Johannesburg - At least 13 prison officials face suspension over the issue of strippers performing a "strip show" for inmates at the Johannesburg Prison.

This follows the Department of Correctional Services hastily organising a press conference to give clarity on saucy pictures that circulated social media and were also on Daily Sun which showed strippers entertaining prisoners at the prison.

In one image, two strippers appear to be undressing a willing inmate while he holds his hands up and in another, a stripper is seen giving an inmate a hug.

The images have since gone viral and sparked much outrage.

Acting national commissioner of Department of Correctional Services James Smalberger condemned the incident and apologised to all South Africans who were offended by the images.