Prisons
Most allegations of assault in prison are not properly investigated
Inmate claims he was “assaulted, choked and humiliated” by officials
News | 22 June 2017
Prisoners across the country demand parole hearings
“Your reluctance to address our legitimate challenges will result in us being not cooperative”
News | 21 June 2017
Allegations of abuse at Kimberley prison
But report also finds much that works well
News | 24 May 2017
Prison confiscates study materials of inmate legal eagle
This follows GroundUp’s story on how he took legal action on behalf of a prisoner with brain cancer
News | 12 May 2017
Prisoner fights in court for fellow inmate with brain cancer
Court orders Mike Phahlamohlaka must be considered for medical parole
News | 9 May 2017
Prisoners go on hunger strike over parole dispute
“We trust that you will realise the implications that might be triggered by your ignorance of this memorandum”
News | 5 May 2017
Pollsmoor remand facility still at 174% capacity, says Sonke Gender Justice
Conditions have improved but not enough, says report
News | 2 May 2017
UCT students treat prisoners to a touch of beauty
“It is a surprise that there are people out there who care for us”
Brief | 2 May 2017