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How prison officials attempted to conceal murder of inmate

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.

Cape Times News
IOL|Published

Investigation launched after inmate's death from pepper spray at Mangaung Correctional Centre

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.

News South Africa
Published

'Obey now, grieve later': court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty

The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with urgent medical needs to hospital. The ruling emphasizes that the 'obey now and grieve later' principle is especially critical in law enforcement settings, where immediate compliance with lawful instructions is essential.

The Star News
Zelda Venter|Published

Court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty

The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with urgent medical needs to hospital. The ruling emphasizes that the 'obey now and grieve later' principle is especially critical in law enforcement settings, where immediate compliance with lawful instructions is essential.

The Star News
Zelda Venter|Published

'Obey now, grieve later': court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty

The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with urgent medical needs to hospital. The ruling emphasizes that the 'obey now and grieve later' principle is especially critical in law enforcement settings, where immediate compliance with lawful instructions is essential.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published
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