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Death behind bars

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17 June
A known gangster with multiple sentences - awaiting trial for murder - dies in prison under shadowy circumstances. Some might say “good riddance”. But this single death opens a window into apparent dysfunction and mismanagement. Our prisons are overcrowded and understaffed, known hotspots for gangsterism. And it’s claimed some of those in charge of maintaining order are as violent as the criminals in their care. When conflict broke out inside a Cape Town prison earlier this year, it brought those concerns into stark focus. Lourensa investigates. For the full story, get DStv Stream Premium: https://bit.ly/DStv-Stream