Prisons
Prisoners were tortured at Leeuwkop prison, court finds
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services is 100% liable to pay damages
Law | 31 August 2023
Analysis: The troubled history of Mangaung prison
The high-security prison is in the spotlight again after the suicide of an inmate this week
By Daniel Steyn
Analysis | 24 August 2023
Mystery surrounds black empowerment gains from G4S prison contract
Dividends were supposed to address needs of local community
By Daniel Steyn
News | 23 August 2023
Thousands of non-violent offenders due for early release from prison
More than 24,000 prisoners are likely to be released of whom about 3,000 will be deported
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 17 August 2023
One dead and two injured in Limpopo prison riot
Torture and assault by prison wardens are among the allegations made by prisoners
News | 11 August 2023
Our prisons are falling apart, says inspector
Lack of maintenance and disintegrating infrastructure put prisoners and staff at risk
Opinion | 28 July 2023
G4S in last-ditch bid to keep Mangaung Prison contract
Employees uncertain if they will still have jobs at the prison where Thabo Bester escaped
News | 27 July 2023
Inmate Teboho Molemohi was murdered in Mangaung prison. His mother was never told what happened
Six people were convicted for Teboho’s murder, but no-one told his mother
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 19 May 2023
Court to hear arguments on prisoners’ computer rights
Documents were filed before the Thabo Bester revelations
Law | 25 April 2023