The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has noted a resurgence of positive cases in East London, where 98 inmates tested positive for COVID-19. “Additionally, six officials and three inmates were confirmed to be positive in the Western Cape, whilst Kimberly registered one case of an official. As a result, the total number of positive cases is now at 321,” said DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo. In a bid to curb the further spread of the virus, the department appointed a medical … [Read more...] about Concern at increasing inmates COVID-19 cases
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St Albans inmates demanding cigarettes set fire to their prison garb – Port Elizabeth in the News
St Albans inmates demanding cigarettes set fire to their prison garb: Awaiting trial prisoners at St Albans prison in Port Elizabeth set fire to their prison garb after being denied cigarettes. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Landmark rape ruling overturned by Supreme Court of Appeal: The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that police should pay damages to a woman who was raped in Port Elizabeth nearly ten years ago. In December 2010, the woman, identified … [Read more...] about St Albans inmates demanding cigarettes set fire to their prison garb – Port Elizabeth in the News
Call for inmates to be released after Covid-19 outbreak in Eastern Cape prisons – Port Elizabeth in the News
Call for inmates to be released after Covid-19 outbreak in Eastern Cape prisons: He confirmed that the number of inmates testing positive for Covid-19 at the East London correctional centre had increased by 49 cases in a day. Nxumalo said Correctional Services ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Covid-19: Patients turned away as PE clinic runs out of water: Dozens of patients gathered outside the Max Madlingozi Clinic in KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth, after being told by nurses they could … [Read more...] about Call for inmates to be released after Covid-19 outbreak in Eastern Cape prisons – Port Elizabeth in the News
Call for inmates to be released after Covid-19 outbreak in Eastern Cape prisons – Port Elizabeth in the News
Call for inmates to be released after Covid-19 outbreak in Eastern Cape prisons: He confirmed that the number of inmates testing positive for Covid-19 at the East London correctional centre had increased by 49 cases in a day. Nxumalo said Correctional Services ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Covid-19: Patients turned away as PE clinic runs out of water: Dozens of patients gathered outside the Max Madlingozi Clinic in KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth, after being told by nurses they could … [Read more...] about Call for inmates to be released after Covid-19 outbreak in Eastern Cape prisons – Port Elizabeth in the News
Over 260 inmates to test for COVID-19 in East London’s Correctional Services – Port Elizabeth Business News
Over 260 inmates to test for COVID-19 in East London’s Correctional Services: Earlier in the week, the Eastern Cape province recorded its first coronavirus (COVID-19) related death. A retired nurse has died from COVID-19 at Livingstone Hospital in Port Elizabeth. The deceased ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Discover a world of excitement and take control of your energy with Building Automation Systems. Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. … [Read more...] about Over 260 inmates to test for COVID-19 in East London’s Correctional Services – Port Elizabeth Business News
Bhisho news: Jailed for life‚ inmates turn to courts for parole
Jailed for life‚ inmates turn to courts for parole: The 194 applicants‚ who filed court papers at the Bhisho‚ Mthatha and East London high courts‚ are among the 376 lifers in the Eastern Cape who are still serving out sentences for murders‚ rapes and robberies despite qualifying for parole. Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. 194 Eastern Cape life convicts sue state: The 194 applicants, who filed court papers at the Bhisho, Mthatha and East London high courts, are among the 376 lifers in the … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Jailed for life‚ inmates turn to courts for parole
Uitenhage in the news: St Albans inmates ‘were willing to die’ to escape cell 23’s ‘abuse’
St Albans inmates ‘were willing to die’ to escape cell 23's ‘abuse’: “He was due for parole in February and now he has died in the fight on Monday,” he said. The inmate said Ngcokazi hailed from Uitenhage and was one of the inmates who were kept in the notorious Cell 23 at St Albans Prison. “The guys in the cell were ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Notorious trail mugger among those killed in St Albans Prison riot: The dead prisoners have been identified as Bonisile Khayingo‚ 42‚ of … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: St Albans inmates ‘were willing to die’ to escape cell 23’s ‘abuse’
Kirkwood prison inmates treated to professional rugby coaching
Visit and explore Kirkwood, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Kirkwood, Eastern Cape selected video for you: Inmates at the Kirkwood prison in the Eastern Cape were treated to some top flight rugby coaching by Eastern Province Kings. This to help rehabilitate offenders. The initiative is also part of the " Kings for Peace" which will run for the duration of the Vodacom Cup. For more News visit: … [Read more...] about Kirkwood prison inmates treated to professional rugby coaching
Mthatha news: South Africa: Life, Interrupted – Hundreds of Inmates Consider Legal Action Over Parole Delays
South Africa: Life, Interrupted - Hundreds of Inmates Consider Legal Action Over Parole Delays: Close to 100 other inmates from at least four prisons around the country - including Zonderwater, Kgosi Mampuru II, Grootvlei and Mthatha Medium - are either considering or in the process of initiating similar action. A landmark ruling in 2011 by Acting ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Life, Interrupted – Hundreds of Inmates Consider Legal Action Over Parole Delays
