South Africa

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

By Singabakho Nxumalo

South Africa

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

By Sonia Rao

South Africa

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

By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons

Maverick Citizen

Prisons watchdog needs sharper teeth to demonstrate effectiveness and commitment

By Edwin Cameron

Maverick Citizen

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

By Marecia Damons

South Africa

Prison abortions — women behind bars endure plethora of obstacles

By Rebecca Gore

South Africa

Prisoners’ rights violated by broken bureaucracy

By Marecia Damons and Nathan Geffen

South Africa

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

By Tania Broughton

South Africa

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

By Edwin Cameron

South Africa

Covid-19: Why we need to vaccinate prisoners now

By Edwin Cameron

South Africa

Edwin Cameron appointed as new champion for prisoners

By Zukiswa Pikoli

South Africa

Red flag raised over increase in inmate suicides

By Nkateko Mabasa