South Africa
Africa
Pre-trial detention
Minors
Activities
Rehabilitation
South Africa
While South Africans commemorated the youth of 1976 which sparked a revolution, many youngsters charged with violent crimes are still incarcerated in government facilities.
South Africa: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Africa
Coronavirus
Health
Material conditions
Protest
Overcrowding
Activities
Social ties
South Africa
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the South African authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Africa
Material conditions
Facilities
Torture
Violence
South Africa
Violence has deep roots in South Africa, going back to colonial conquest and the apartheid state. Which is why those who end up in prison receive very little sympathy, and even less coverage in the national press.
South Africa: sounding the alarm
Interview
Africa
Coronavirus
Crises
Justice
Health
Material conditions
Social ties
South Africa
”The numbers kept going up, and up, and up and up…”. More than 2,700 South African prisoners are infected with the coronavirus. We have asked three questions to the NGO Sonke Gender Justice.
Africa
Coronavirus
Long-term prisoners
Health
Material conditions
Overcrowding
South Africa
Inmates serving lengthy sentences for serious and violent crimes say basic regulations to combat the spread of the coronavirus are being flouted, putting their lives at risk.
Africa
Coronavirus
Women
Minors
South Africa
The correctional services department is making plans for babies of two offenders at an East London female prison to be taken to their mothers’ families after cases of Covid-19 at the correctional facility.
There are 26 confirmed coronavirus cases at the East London Correctional Centre. Three are in…
