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Ukrainian residents
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A pregnant soldier and other 13 Ukrainians freed in prisoner exchange

Department of Correctional Services, DCS, prison visits, visits reinstated, prisoners, correctional facilities, immediate effect
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DCS reinstates prison visits across SA with immediate effect

Sibongile Mani sentence
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Sibongile Mani: South Africans call for a lesser or suspended sentence

Ukrainian residents
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A pregnant soldier and other 13 Ukrainians freed in prisoner exchange

Department of Correctional Services, DCS, prison visits, visits reinstated, prisoners, correctional facilities, immediate effect
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DCS reinstates prison visits across SA with immediate effect

Sibongile Mani sentence
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Sibongile Mani: South Africans call for a lesser or suspended sentence

R Kelly
Celeb News

Prison idols: R Kelly serenades fan over the phone [listen]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo23-03-2022 19:18

R Kelly was allegedly asked by a female fan to sing for her after she found out he is in the same prison as her dad.

95 years in prison for sexual crimes
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95 years in prison for sexual crimes

By Liam Ngobeni07-03-2022 14:18

The hefty prison sentences were meted out by the Oudtshoorn Regional Court for sexual-related crimes this past month.

25-year-old charged with murder of his grandmother
Mpumalanga

25-year-old man charged with murder of his grandmother

By Liam Ngobeni03-03-2022 15:44

“It is alleged that on 28 February 2022, the accused and his 68-year-old grandmother had a heated argument.”

Making difference: Iran ‘jail
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Making difference: Iran ‘jail restaurant’ aims to free bad debt inmates

By Agence France-Presse08-02-2022 07:48

Two Iranian ex-prisoners have opened a successful “jail restaurant” to help raise funds to free convicts languishing behind bars for unpaid debts.

Tragedy: Death toll reaches 70
World News

Tragedy: Death toll reaches 70 on Yemen prison Airstrike

By Agence France-Presse22-01-2022 06:10

At least 70 people were killed in an air strike on a prison as Yemen’s long-running conflict suffered a dramatic escalation Friday that drew condemnation from UN chief Antonio Guterres.

Prisoners escaped
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Update: Two escaped prisoners REARRESTED – four still on the loose

By Thabo Baloyi15-01-2022 14:00

The two men are part of six, awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from a police van that was taking them to court in Vosloorus

Ahmet Altan
Books

Turkish writer Ahmet Altan prefers prison to exile

By AFP14-01-2022 10:17

Ahmet Altan, who was released from prison last year and faces the threat of further prosecution would rather be in prison than live in exile.

Mthatha prison fight
News

WATCH: Mthatha prison fight – one DEAD, two severely WOUNDED

By Thabo Baloyi13-01-2022 06:16

Five prisoners at a correctional facility in Mthatha, attacked four other inmates and officials during an exercise session on Tuesday

Prisoners
News

Mthatha prison fight: Inmate DEAD, two people seriously injured

By Thabo Baloyi12-01-2022 08:45

Five prisoners at a correctional facility in Mthatha, attacked four other inmates and officials during an exercise session on Tuesday

Colombia’s forgotten Alcatraz:
Environment

Colombia’s forgotten Alcatraz: the island prison of Gorgona

By Agence France-Presse23-12-2021 10:53

At the end of October, a presidential candidate stirred up old memories when proposing to send corrupt politicians to Colombia’s notorious former island prison of Gorgona.

Jacob Zuma
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Jacob Zuma: Court grants Msholozi leave to appeal parole ruling

By Samantha Riddle21-12-2021 13:22

Former president Jacob Zuma’s application seeking leave to appeal the High Court ruling overturning his medical parole has been granted.

Niehaus on Zuma ruling
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Carl Niehaus: Court decision on Zuma’s return to jail ‘vindictive, unjust’

By Samantha Riddle15-12-2021 12:54

An outraged Carl Niehaus has slammed the High Court ruling ultimately sending Jacob Zuma back to prison as ‘unjust’ and ‘vindictive’.

WATCH: Burundi prison goes up
Africa News

WATCH: Burundi prison goes up in flames – nearly 40 inmates DEAD

By Thabo Baloyi10-12-2021 02:25

Graphic pictures and clips on social media show the Burundi prison engulfed in flames and some bodies piled up on the floor

Kenyan police capture ‘terror’
Africa News

Kenyan police capture ‘terror’ prison escapees

By Agence France-Presse18-11-2021 21:54

The inmates were picked up in a town about 200 km east of Nairobi, following their jailbreak from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison

Kenya launches manhunt after ‘
Africa News

Kenya launches manhunt after ‘dangerous’ inmates flee prison

By Agence France-Presse16-11-2021 20:27

Matiangi said exit points along the border had been placed on high alert with fears the trio could try to slip out of Kenya undetected

DR Congo women crowdfund to ge
Africa News

DR Congo women crowdfund to get gang-rape suspects to court

By Agence France-Presse04-11-2021 23:15

The gang-rapes occurred on 27 September, 26 September and 27 September 2020 after the DR Congo city was attacked by a militia group

El Chapo
Lifestyle

Not to be sniffed at: Win El Chapo’s hideout (with escape tunnel) in lottery

By Naledi de Wee15-09-2021 19:29

Some lucky lottery winner could soon be moving into convicted Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo’s safehouse!

DCS: Inmates who kidnapped bab
News

DCS: Inmates who kidnapped baby escaped through hole in fence

By Thabo Baloyi10-09-2021 13:32

The Department of Correctional Services says the two convicts are back at Leeuwkop Prison but have been moved to a maximum section

JMPD: Convicted killers escape
News

JMPD: Convicted killers escape jail, kidnap baby in Fourways robbery

By Thabo Baloyi10-09-2021 05:16

The two men invaded a house in Fourways not too long after escaping from Leeuwkop Prison, and fled the home with an infant

Jacob Zuma'S DAUGHTER Lindiwe Sisulu riot instigator
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‘Haters must heal, it’s president Zuma day ALL DAY!’ says Dudu

By Andrea Chothia07-09-2021 16:32

Jacob Zuma’s daughter Dudu has taken to Twitter once again and is overjoyed that he no longer has to serve out his sentence in prison.

Jacob Zuma Tax
News

‘Patently unlawful’: DA to have Zuma’s medical parole decision reviewed

By Andrea Chothia07-09-2021 13:27

The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants to make 100% sure that all the correct processes were followed in Jacob Zuma obtaining medical parole.

Eskom financial controller
News

Man gets 20 years imprisonment for attempted murder and hijacking

By Corné van Zyl30-07-2021 07:30

A 43-year-old man in the Northern Cape was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder and hijacking.

Jacob Zuma Tax
News

Jacob Zuma ‘having serious issues in prison’, spokesperson claims

By Tom Head20-07-2021 14:12

On Tuesday, Mzwanele Manyi revealed that prison has been no walk in the park for Jacob Zuma – and uBaba is struggling with ‘a number of issues’

Jacob Zuma Tax
News

Jacob Zuma will welcome his first visitors to Estcourt Prison on Thursday

By Tom Head15-07-2021 08:47

For the first time since his arrest, Jacob Zuma will meet with visitors at Estcourt Prison – here’s who will be granted an audience with the ex-president.

Jacob Zuma Tax
Opinion

Is Jacob Zuma going to jail a good thing?

By Natale Labia09-07-2021 11:28

Zuma going to jail will not solve Eskom’s woes, repair battered state finances, roll out vaccines and get through the critical reforms needed to ensure the country doesn’t enter into a debt spiral.

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