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Eastern Cape prison reports spike in COVID-19 positive inmates

By Dan Meyer14-04-2020 17:07

A concerning number of inmates and prison officials have tested positive for the deadly virus at the East London Correctional Centre.

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Ticking time bomb: Eastern Cape correctional facility records 26 cases

By Dan Meyer12-04-2020 16:02

Prisons are a nightmare when it comes to maintaining social distancing, with 26 people having tested positive for COVID-19 at a correctional facility in East London.

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EC prison to undergo mass testing after official tests positive

By Dan Meyer08-04-2020 18:43

The prison official is believed to be in a stable condition, but fears are growing over the vulnerability of correctional services.

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Watch: Prisoners drink, party in their cells – but the hangover hits hard

By Tom Head12-03-2020 16:33

A group of prisoners thought they’d showcase just how good they had it in the cells – but their boastful video has put them in a heap of trouble.

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Mandela’s Toyota Cressida ‘freedom ride’ attracts foreign buyer

By Andrea Chothia12-02-2020 15:33

The historic Cressida transported former president Nelson Mandela from Victor Verster Prison to Cape Town City Hall 30 years ago.

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Nelson Mandela’s release captured in five iconic photos

By Andrea Chothia11-02-2020 15:46

On this day, 30 years ago, former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela was released from the Victor Verster Prison near Paarl.

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Nelson Mandela 30th anniversary of freedom: Cape Town road closures

By Andrea Chothia11-02-2020 11:44

Tuesday 11 February marks the 30th anniversary of the release of late former president Nelson Mandela from the then, Victor Verster prison.

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Remissions: How cutting jail sentences for 9% of SA’s prisoners will work

By Tom Head17-12-2019 09:26

The government announced on Monday that over 14 000 prisoners will be granted “remissions”, cutting their jail time – here’s what will happen.

Prison
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Concern over increase in unnatural deaths in South African prisons

By Andrea Chothia03-12-2019 18:48

Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) expressed their concern over the steady increase of unnatural deaths in South African prisons.

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Cyril Ramaphosa receives unlikely endorsement – from FF Plus

By Tom Head03-12-2019 15:15

Well, we didn’t see this one coming. Cyril Ramaphosa has been criticised over the last few days. But, of all groups, the FF Plus have leapt to his defence.

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Cyril Ramaphosa blasted for saying prisoners “should do hard labour”

By Tom Head02-12-2019 14:52

Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that he would like some prisoners to face “hard labour” in jail. But the DA are dead against the suggestion.

Robben Island
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Robben Island: Ex-prisoners threaten to return if corruption report withheld

By Andrea Chothia08-11-2019 13:58

Ex-prisoners from Robben Island have threatened to return to their cells if the corruption report they have demanded is not released.

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Nicholas Ninow: How his court testimony sparked new investigations

By Tom Head21-10-2019 17:48

When Nicholas Ninow took to the stand last week, his attempts to secure his freedom fell flat. Instead, he’s opened up a can of worms or two.

Western Cape
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Western Cape service delivery protester sentenced to five years in prison

By (ANA) African News Agency11-10-2019 18:21

The protester overturned and burned SAPS and Traffic vehicles.

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Amy’Leigh de Jager: Kidnappers describe their rough night in jail

By Tom Head20-09-2019 13:48

If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime. The kidnappers in the Amy’Leigh de Jager case have been left unimpressed by their prison cells.

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Heavy security for ‘Isis trio’ court appearance in KwaZulu-Natal

By Nick Krige19-08-2019 19:13

The uncovering of an alleged violent escape attempt by the ‘Isis trio’ led to a massive police presence at the Verulam Family Court in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Radovan Krejcir fearing for his life in prison after transfer bid rejected

By Nick Krige10-08-2019 15:16

Krejcir’s latest in a long line of bids to be moved or released from the Leeuwkop Maximum security prison involves an alleged plot against his life.

Prison
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Brazil gang leader is found dead after a failed prison break dressed as girl

By Buhle Lindwa06-08-2019 18:32

A 42-year-old man tried to pass as his 19-year-old daughter in a bid to flee prison.

Vusi 'Khekhe' Mathibela
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Notorious businessman Vusi Mathibela fearing for his life in jail

By Nick Krige03-07-2019 10:36

Vusi Mathibela is convinced someone is trying to poison him and is unhappy that prison guards will not allow his family to bring him food from outside the prison.

Pietermaritzburg sentences suspect to life three sences
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Why this Durban criminal will spend the next 292 years behind bars

By Tom Head28-06-2019 13:45

It’s one of South Africa’s longest-ever jail sentences. Mhlonipheni Mjadu will spend the best part of 300 years imprisoned: His rap sheet explains it all.

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Prison stories with Jacob Zuma: JZ’s hilarious “Mabena” tale goes viral [video]

By Tom Head25-06-2019 08:47

Despite this prison story actually being a pretty glum one, Jacob Zuma lifts the lid on a moment of comic relief that has had his Twitter followers in stitches.

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JHB High Court prisoner escape update: Murder suspects still on the run

By The South African01-02-2019 12:45

Police officers on the scene are combing the building and surround precinct for clues.

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Prisoners say department is violating court’s order to feed them properly

By Ground Up29-01-2019 06:19

Correctional Services says it has complied with the order and denies any wrongdoing.

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South African prisoners register to vote in 2019 elections

By SAnews17-01-2019 13:40

Inmates will get an opportunity to register on 22 and 23 January.

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No cheers: Westville Prison guards confiscate over 400 litres of beer on NYE

By The South African31-12-2018 21:46

A pre-dawn raid at Westville prison led to the discovery of hundreds of litres of industriously brewed beer.

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