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Escapees still at large amid negligence allegations at Tshwane prison

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The escape of violent offenders has exposed a slew of alleged negligent deaths at Kgosi Mampuru prison
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Andile Lungisa: Early parole for the house of truth

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Disgraced Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Andile Lungisa calls for a change of leadership in the ANC immediately after being released on parole
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Agrizzi too ill to be treated at Bara?

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The alleged crook’s “health emergency” — if that is what it is — shows up the flaws, either in our health system or in our leadership as a whole
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Vincent Smith the first to head to court after blitz of Hawks arrests

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Former ANC MP Vincent Smith has appeared in the specialised commercial crimes court on charges of corruption and fraud
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Another ANC member hands himself over to the police

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Former ANC MP hands himself over to the police in connection with Bosasa kickbacks, with more arrests expected
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Merchants of despair

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When imprisonment becomes a business, the profit motive rears its head at the expense of the good of the prisoners. Three recent books deal with the murky workings of the prison-industrial complex in South Africa
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Covid-19 is a grave threat in prisons

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Inspectorate finds serious overcrowding at ‘Sun City’ centre, putting inmates at risk of Covid-19
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Police officers, prison officials and inmates in isolation as Covid-19 hits correctional services

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Covid-19 has entered the police and corrective system, with the Eastern Cape hit hard
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Covid-19 hits prison system

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A warder at a correctional facility has tested positive for Covid-19, sparking concerns about the effects of the pandemic on the whole system
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#FeesMustFall activist elated after his house arrest conditions have been relaxed

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Bonginkosi Khanyile says not having police coming to his house everyday is a step forward for him gaining his freedom
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Masutha announces suspension of official following probe into Bosasa contract

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This follows an internal probe into the irregular procurement of the services of Global Technology Solutions, formerly Bosasa
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Masutha to shed light on Bosasa contracts

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Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha is expected to speak about his department’s contracts with embattled company Bosasa
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Bosasa ran DCS into the ground — Bloem

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Dennis Bloem recounted how “havoc” reigned over the department under Linda Mti and his predecessor Khulekani Sithole
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COPE MP to ‘back up’ Agrizzi testimony at Zondo commission

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Dennis Bloem was the chairperson of Parliament’s correctional services oversight committee
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The Bosasa tally: R12-billion

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That’s what the company scored over 15 years, allegedly through corruption and bribery
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