The only evidence Muller presents that “Prisons abroad are being run efficiently and humanely with much clearer accountability” are the examples of the GEO company and the…
Prisons are assets with huge demand and consume a large portion of public capital
Unlike the US, it is not foreigners that are subjected to torture and cruel treatment, but South Africans
But inequality on the continent will continue to grow unless disparities in the right to education are ended
The perpetrators of apartheid were treated with wisdom and forgiveness, but is the same true of how we are treating current leaders?
Delaying the vaccination of prisoners could lead to a public health disaster
Too many Nigerians are stuck in prison for longer than allowed by law – sometimes for crimes they did not commit
The constitution delivered in many areas but SA still has a way to go to ensure people’s rights are respected
Inmates comprise a vulnerable group in society and they are meant to receive Covid-19 vaccines earlier than the general population. This has sparked debate locally and globally
The escape of violent offenders has exposed a slew of alleged negligent deaths at Kgosi Mampuru prison
A new book draws on the secret archive of NP justice minister Kobie Coetsee to paint a detailed picture of the lead-up to Nelson Mandela’s release. Shaun de Waal spoke to…
A group of men wearing masks can be seen in cellphone images — but they are not physically distancing because of overcrowding in their cell
Covid-19 has entered the police and corrective system, with the Eastern Cape hit hard
A warder at a correctional facility has tested positive for Covid-19, sparking concerns about the effects of the pandemic on the whole system
Earlier this month, the government implemented a 30-day moratorium on prison visits. But, given the lack of healthcare in prisons, more proactive measure are needed
The prisons department says it has rehabilitation programmes. Others disagree, including an ex-inmate who says the only way to come right is to want to change
Punitive fines are used to raise revenues, and women are the biggest target
“Any detainee will attest to the fact that the conditions are quite deplorable”
Government needs to move towards a new conception of crime prevention and rehabilitation.
It’s World Yoga Day. Mindfulness has seen a resurgence in popularity and is slowly making its way behind the walls of prisons in South Africa.
