Prisons

Prisoners across the country demand parole hearings

“Your reluctance to address our legitimate challenges will result in us being not cooperative”

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News | 21 June 2017

Allegations of abuse at Kimberley prison

But report also finds much that works well

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News | 24 May 2017

Prison confiscates study materials of inmate legal eagle

This follows GroundUp’s story on how he took legal action on behalf of a prisoner with brain cancer

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News | 12 May 2017

Prisoner fights in court for fellow inmate with brain cancer

Court orders Mike Phahlamohlaka must be considered for medical parole

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News | 9 May 2017

Prisoners go on hunger strike over parole dispute

“We trust that you will realise the implications that might be triggered by your ignorance of this memorandum”

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News | 5 May 2017

Pollsmoor remand facility still at 174% capacity, says Sonke Gender Justice

Conditions have improved but not enough, says report

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News | 2 May 2017

UCT students treat prisoners to a touch of beauty

“It is a surprise that there are people out there who care for us”

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Brief | 2 May 2017

Call to give prisons inspectorate more powers

Sonke brings court application

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Law | 16 February 2017

Court victory for Pollsmoor prisoners

“How do human beings live in a detention facility while there are rats?” asks judge

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News | 5 December 2016