Prisoners
latest news & developments
South Africa’s stigma against ex-offenders fuels recidivism
Our country has a recidivism rate of about 90% compared to 6% to 8% for China, an authoritarian regime where mass executions of re-offenders is common
Zim prisoner release triggers trauma from ‘Green Bombers’ years
The release of 4 200 inmates has sparked fears that the ruling party is building an off-book army of thugs
Dedicated courts to fast-track looting cases
Whereas low-level looters may receive fines or community service, the masterminds will be dealt with ‘ruthlessly’, says prosecutions head
Freeing Nigeria’s unjustly imprisoned
Too many Nigerians are stuck in prison for longer than allowed by law – sometimes for crimes they did not commit
Why prisoners are a priority in vaccine rollout
Inmates comprise a vulnerable group in society and they are meant to receive Covid-19 vaccines earlier than the general population. This has sparked debate locally and globally
Escapees still at large amid negligence allegations at Tshwane prison
The escape of violent offenders has exposed a slew of alleged negligent deaths at Kgosi Mampuru prison
Revolving door of crime and jail
The prisons department says it has rehabilitation programmes. Others disagree, including an ex-inmate who says the only way to come right is to want to change