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South Africa: incarcerated people bake bread to cut food costs
Prison bakeries in South Africa are helping the correctional services department (DCS) cut costs, promote self-sufficiency and sustainability and help incarcerated people gain practical experience while they receive a daily gratuity ranging from R2 to R9.
Source: Times live (01/07/2025)