Prisons
One dead and two injured in Limpopo prison riot
Torture and assault by prison wardens are among the allegations made by prisoners
News | 11 August 2023
Our prisons are falling apart, says inspector
Lack of maintenance and disintegrating infrastructure put prisoners and staff at risk
Opinion | 28 July 2023
G4S in last-ditch bid to keep Mangaung Prison contract
Employees uncertain if they will still have jobs at the prison where Thabo Bester escaped
News | 27 July 2023
Inmate Teboho Molemohi was murdered in Mangaung prison. His mother was never told what happened
Six people were convicted for Teboho’s murder, but no-one told his mother
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 19 May 2023
Court to hear arguments on prisoners’ computer rights
Documents were filed before the Thabo Bester revelations
Law | 25 April 2023
Thabo Bester escape: G4S guard in court
Motanyane John Masukela will be able to apply for bail on 3 and 4 May
News | 20 April 2023
Thabo Bester escape: POPCRU urges government to do away with private prisons
Bester saga is an embarrassment, says union president after visit to Mangaung Correctional Centre
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 19 April 2023
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana arrested in Tanzania
The couple had several passports in their possession with different names
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 8 April 2023
Parliamentary briefing on Thabo Bester postponed after G4S no-show
“Accountability to Parliament is not optional,” says committee chair
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 4 April 2023