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prisoner rights

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

South Africa

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

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

By Sonia Rao

It’s time to rethink conjugal visits for prisoners, says judge

South Africa

It’s time to rethink conjugal visits for prisoners, says judge

By Estelle Ellis

Concerns mount over plans to protect prisoners from Covid-19

South Africa

Concerns mount over plans to protect prisoners from Covid-19

By Elri Voigt for Spotlight

Prisoner wins right to see controversial documents in fight to leave supermax prison

South Africa

Prisoner wins right to see controversial documents in fight to leave supermax prison

By Estelle Ellis