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Gayton McKenzie. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy, M&G
GAYTON MCKENZIE

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

  • Khaya Koko
6 min read
Jermaine Prim, who allegedly ran an elaborate scam targeting luxury car owners from his cell, will return to court in later November
CLAYTON BOUWERS

Mercedes-Benz prison ‘fraudster’ fails to make his bail application

Jermaine Prim, who allegedly ran an elaborate scam targeting luxury car owners from his cell, will return to court in later November

  • Khaya Koko
3 min read
Close proximity: Prisoners sleep crammed together in some cells at the Johannesburg Correctional Centre
CENTRE FOR APPLIED LEGAL STUDIES

Covid-19 is a grave threat in prisons

Inspectorate finds serious overcrowding at ‘Sun City’ centre, putting inmates at risk of Covid-19

  • Thanduxolo Jika
6 min read
DANIEL MPANZA

Court opens door for Beuthin’s bail

The Johannesburg High Court has opened the way for former bouncer Gary Beuthin to be freed on bail. The court set aside the Correctional Services Department’s decision to revoke…

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read