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Sun City Prison

Gayton McKenzie takes credit for prison transfer of Mercedes-Benz theft accused
National
/ 21 November 2022

Gayton McKenzie takes credit for prison transfer of Mercedes-Benz theft accused

The Patriotic Alliance leader has claimed that he is behind Eldorado Park gangster Jermaine Prim’s move to Kgosi Mampuru maximum security prison

By Khaya Koko
Inmates fear Covid-19 contagion
Coronavirus
/ 21 May 2020

Inmates fear Covid-19 contagion

A group of men wearing masks can be seen in cellphone images — but they are not physically distancing because of overcrowding in their cell

By Thanduxolo Jika
Cruel warders target trans inmates
Article
/ 19 July 2019

Cruel warders target trans inmates

A trans woman held in a male prison says she is being harrassed by staff and authorities won’t take her case seriously

By Rumana Akoob
Malema: Ramaphosa has taken a wrong turn
Videos
/ 1 May 2019

Malema: Ramaphosa has taken a wrong turn

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema called out President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet while addressing Alexandra’s community.

By Staff Reporter
Fear, force and sex in Sun City
Article
/ 29 January 2015

Fear, force and sex in Sun City

The inability of warders to handle increasing violence is turning the infamous Johannesburg prison into a sexual predator’s haven.

By Ruth Hopkins
Presumed innocent, rotting in jail
Article
/ 6 March 2014

Presumed innocent, rotting in jail

Despite legal reforms, prisoners are spending many years behind bars ­before going on trial.

By Ruth Hopkins
Theatre behind bars
Article
/ 29 June 2012

Theatre behind bars

An exciting theatre project encourages prison inmates to to creatively explore their personal quests for redemption.

By Kwanele Sosibo
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Article
/ 13 November 2009

Theatre of burden

Sun City’s women inmates deliver a cautionary message through dance and song, writes David Smith.

By Staff Reporter

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