Real estate agent Vicki Momberg was sentenced to an effective two-year imprisonment for racist remarks to police and emergency services when she sought help after she was the victim of theft in North Riding in February 2016. The incident is on camera trapped. Although the authenticity of Momberg’s words is undeniable, her sentence is surprising…
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Vicki Momberg does not qualify for a reduced sentence, but the AbaThembu king jailed for violent crime is eligible
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Double standards!SA justice system corrupt – #FeesMustFall activist Kanya Cekeshe eligible for immediate parole but parole for Boeremag prisoners denied
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Kanya Cekeshe, the only #FeesMustFall activist behind bars, for his role in the 2016 student protests, is now eligible for early parole after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a Reconciliation Day special remission of sentences for certain categories of offenders. In detailing who would be eligible for a remission of sentence, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola was..
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Man-hunt launched after thirteen awaiting-trial prisoners escape from police holding cells in Polokwane
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A task team has been established to hunt for awaiting-trial prisoners who escaped from police holding cells in Seshego outside Polokwane over the weekend. Limpopo police spokesperson Col Moatshe Ngoepe said the prisoners escaped on Friday evening. A task team has been established to hunt for the prisoners. They were arrested for business robberies and..
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It pays to be a criminal in SA – Sorghum beer, drugs found in Westville prison search
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A routine search at the Westville Medium B prison in Durban on Monday resulted in the confiscation of a number of prohibited items such as sorghum beer and drugs, the department of correctional services said. The search was part of the department’s annual Operation Vala security campaign, which resulted in numerous unauthorised items being confiscated..
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EXPOSED: Sex, porn and corruption at Modderbee Correctional Centre in Springs
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A disgruntled former prison employee lifts the lid on alleged money-wasting, sex between staff and inmates, and female staff watching porn with convicts at Modderbee prison in Springs.
He has also accused his former managers of firing him to cover up corruption and mismanagement at the facility on the East Rand.
The SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) took up the fight and paid for former warder Themba Masango’s legal representation when he took the matter to the Labour Court earlier this year, claiming unfair dismissal.
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Sixteen dangerous criminals escaped from Johannesburg’s jail
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The 16 escaped from the medium B department of jail by breaking down the bars before the window and breaking through a wall.
The facility, known as the Sun City jail, housed the 16 trial convicts. Seven of the escaped prison were awaiting trial for murder, three for rape, five for robbery and one for burglary.
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‘Men in orange jumpsuits’ pushing police van got public talking
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The police in the Free State got people on the verge after a photo shot by five men pushing a police van through Bloemfontein’s streets was shared on Facebook and Twitter. Three of the men are dressed in orange overalls and although it is unclear in the picture whether the covers have the license plate..
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Riot breaks out at Pretoria prison – inmates are tired of the way they are treated
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Prisoners serving life and long term sentences at Pretoria’s Kgosi Mampuru II prison rioted on Sunday afternoon. The injury count ranged from two to 19‚ as prisoners disputed the official count. The fighting‚ which prompted prison authorities to call in Department of Correctional Services specialised units‚ is over prisoners’ unhappiness with how issues around parole..
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Six detainees escape- Police forget to lock cell: This only happens in South Africa
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Six detainees escaped from police cells at the Durban Empangeni police station after the police allegedly forgot to lock doors leading to the exit. Three have since been rearrested, while three others are on the run. And one of those on the run is wanted for murder. The escape happened on the night of May..
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South African taxpayers is footing the bill for foreign prisoners
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There are about 6 440 sentenced foreign nationals in South African prisons, serving an average of 10.6 years for various crimes they committed in this country. The South African taxpayer is footing the bill amounting to R845 million per annum and R8.96 billion over their average 10-year sentence period. The costs are based on a..
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