Prisons
Former inmate tells court he thought of killing himself after prison beating
Xolani Zulu is one of five current and former inmates suing the state for alleged assault and torture
By Zoë Postman
News | 7 November 2019
Prison inmate tells court about beating at Leeuwkop prison
Xolani Zulu is among five inmates suing Correctional Services
By Zoë Postman
News | 6 November 2019
Doctor testifies on severity of prisoners’ injuries
Inmates are suing Correctional Services for assault and torture
By Zoë Postman
News | 5 November 2019
Court hears of alleged assault and torture of prisoners
Doctor testifies that injuries were severe
By Zoë Postman
News | 4 November 2019
Court grants prisoner permission to use his laptop
Denying laptop infringed Mbalenhle Ntuli’s right to study, says judge
By Zoë Postman
News | 1 October 2019
Judge rules that Prisons Inspectorate must be given independence
Government must change law within two years so that the inspectorate’s funding is not controlled by the Department of Correctional Services
Law | 5 September 2019
Incarcerated women tell NGO they are desperate for help
Conditions for women in prisons neglected during Women’s Month, says health and human rights organisation
By Unathi Mahlati and Prince Nare
Opinion | 30 August 2019
Court battles continue for prisoner to get access to laptop for studying
Inmate who took correctional services to court put in isolation for seven days for “disrespecting a prison official”
By Zoë Postman
News | 30 August 2019
Relatives denied visiting rights at Goodwood prison
Correctional services says there are renovations taking place at the visiting area
News | 25 July 2019