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Solitary confinement — government responds to report arguing prisoners are held according to law

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Solitary confinement — government responds to report arguing prisoners are held according to law

by: Singabakho Nxumalo

Prisoners in South Africa being held for years in prolonged solitary confinement

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Prisoners in South Africa being held for years in prolonged solitary confinement

by: Sonia Rao

Thabo Bester escape — ministers and officials on the ropes in scramble to answer MPs’ questions

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Thabo Bester escape — ministers and officials on the ropes in scramble to answer MPs’ questions

by: Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons

Prisons watchdog needs sharper teeth to demonstrate effectiveness and commitment

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Prisons watchdog needs sharper teeth to demonstrate effectiveness and commitment

by: Edwin Cameron

Mystery and alleged conspiracy surround death of ‘Facebook rapist’ Thabo Bester

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Mystery and alleged conspiracy surround death of ‘Facebook rapist’ Thabo Bester

by: Marecia Damons

Prison abortions — women behind bars endure plethora of obstacles

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Prison abortions — women behind bars endure plethora of obstacles

by: Rebecca Gore

Prisoners’ rights violated by broken bureaucracy

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Prisoners’ rights violated by broken bureaucracy

by: Marecia Damons and Nathan Geffen

Report voices ‘deep concern’ over impact of 'caged' solitary confinement in SA prisons

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Report voices ‘deep concern’ over impact of 'caged' solitary confinement in SA prisons

by: Tania Broughton

South Africa's prisons are crowded with ‘lifers’, at great cost to our economy and even human rights

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

South Africa's prisons are crowded with ‘lifers’, at great cost to our economy and even human rights

by: Edwin Cameron

Covid-19: Why we need to vaccinate prisoners now

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, COVID-19

Covid-19: Why we need to vaccinate prisoners now

by: Edwin Cameron

Edwin Cameron appointed as new champion for prisoners

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Edwin Cameron appointed as new champion for prisoners

by: Zukiswa Pikoli

Red flag raised over increase in inmate suicides

South Africa

Red flag raised over increase in inmate suicides

by: Nkateko Mabasa