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A recent video of Kwaito star Brickz performing with inmates in a prison choir has sparked a heated debate on social media about rehabilitation and second chances.
The Department of Correctional Services confirms the unnatural death of inmate Mpho Mkhumbeni at Mangaung Correctional Centre, sparking an investigation into alleged torture and misconduct by prison officials.
The Department of Correctional Services confirms the unnatural death of inmate Mpho Mkhumbeni at Mangaung Correctional Centre, sparking an investigation into alleged torture and misconduct by prison officials.
A woman visiting St Albans Correctional Centre was arrested for attempting to smuggle dagga, a phone charger and earphones into the facility.
Recent statistics reveal alarming levels of drug and weapon confiscations in Western Cape prisons, raising serious concerns about corruption among officials and the ongoing crisis within the correctional system
South Africa's criminal justice system faces mounting challenges as Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reveals over 16 000 accused persons are evading bail conditions. Adding to the crisis, more than 18 000 parolees have been re-arrested for new offences, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current rehabilitation programmes and bail monitoring systems.