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Singabakho Nxumalo

Calls for urgent overhaul of parole system following disturbing crimes against children

South Africa

Calls for urgent overhaul of parole system following disturbing crimes against children

By Vincent Cruywagen

Raid at 'Sun City' prison fails to curb contraband access as prisoners continue to enjoy ‘outside perks’

South Africa

Raid at 'Sun City' prison fails to curb contraband access as prisoners continue to enjoy ‘outside perks’

By Michelle Banda

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

Mangaung prison inmate murder — SAPS, prisons officials point fingers over failings in notifying next of kin

South Africa

Mangaung prison inmate murder — SAPS, prisons officials point fingers over failings in notifying next of kin

By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela

Thabo Bester saga: Prison department denies it has autopsy report — here it is

South Africa

Thabo Bester saga: Prison department denies it has autopsy report — here it is

By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons

Chris Hani's killer Janusz Waluś stabbed in prison two days before being freed on parole

South Africa

Chris Hani's killer Janusz Waluś stabbed in prison two days before being freed on parole

By Vincent Cruywagen

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

Maverick Citizen

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

By Marecia Damons

Seven prisoners escape from Makhanda correctional facility through ‘open window’

South Africa

Seven prisoners escape from Makhanda correctional facility through ‘open window’

By Vincent Cruywagen

Former Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli’s corruption pre-trial set for February 2023

South Africa

Former Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli’s corruption pre-trial set for February 2023

By Vincent Cruywagen

Ex-spy boss Richard Mdluli gets parole – now for the long-delayed slush-fund abuse case

South Africa

Ex-spy boss Richard Mdluli gets parole – now for the long-delayed slush-fund abuse case

By Vincent Cruywagen

Inmates argue prison food unfit for human consumption

South Africa

Inmates argue prison food unfit for human consumption

By Thamsanqa Mbovane and GroundUp Staff

Newsdeck

16 inmates break out of 'Sun City'

By News24