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Bail Fund pilot project for prisoners to be launched in WC
Families in South Africa are hesitant to pay bail for juvenile offenders, fearing potential community disruption. The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services explores a proposed Bail Fund aimed at assisting 'prisoners of poverty' while addressing public safety concerns, sparking a crucial debate on justice and community safety.
Why families choose detention over bail for juvenile offenders
Families in South Africa are hesitant to pay bail for juvenile offenders, fearing potential community disruption. The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services explores a proposed Bail Fund aimed at assisting 'prisoners of poverty' while addressing public safety concerns, sparking a crucial debate on justice and community safety.
Chris Brown demands justice for Tory Lanez following harrowing prison attack
Chris Brown steps into the spotlight, demanding justice for Tory Lanez after a shocking jail stabbing incident.
The Unboxing Mayibuye Project: a digital journey through South Africa's apartheid history
On 8 May 2025, the Unboxing Mayibuye project concluded at the Nelson Mandela Gateway, marking a significant collaboration between the Robben Island Museum and international partners to digitally preserve South Africa's liberation history for future generations.
Constitutional Court grants South African prisoners the right to study with personal laptops
In a groundbreaking ruling, South Africa's Constitutional Court has affirmed prisoners' rights to use personal computers for educational purposes, paving the way for enhanced access to education behind bars.
Contraband smuggling attempt at St Albans Correctional Centre leads to arrest
A woman visiting St Albans Correctional Centre was arrested for attempting to smuggle dagga, a phone charger and earphones into the facility.
Fighting for freedom: South African families battling for their children locked up in foreign jails
South African parents grapple with the emotional turmoil of having children imprisoned abroad, often facing a lack of government support and relying on NGOs for assistance.
Urgent measures needed to tackle contraband in South African correctional facilities
The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services urgently calls for immediate strategies to combat the alarming rise of contraband in South African prisons, revealing shocking statistics about illegal items confiscated and the involvement of correctional officials.
Ukraine receives remains of 757 soldiers in landmark exchange with Russia
In one of the largest repatriations since Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine has received the remains of 757 of its fallen defenders.
Uganda's Besigye 'critically ill' after prison hunger strike protest
Former Ugandan presidential candidate Kizza Besigye's health has deteriorated dramatically after launching a hunger strike to protest his controversial detention.
Two men, believed to have escaped from Mozambican prison in December, arrested in Mpumalanga
Two Mozambican nationals have been arrested in Mpumalanga after the December prison break which took place amid protests over the country's disputed election results.
Israel says Hamas has not given 'status of hostages' it says ready to free
srael said Monday that Hamas had not yet provided the status of the 34 hostages the group declared it was ready to release in the first phase of a potential exchange deal.
Orban makes proposal to Putin on prisoner exchange, Christmas ceasefire - Kremlin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has proposed a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine and a Christmas ceasefire to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.