Escaped inmate found dead
Cape Town – The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed the death of an escaped inmate, who was... Read more
11 Sep
Model prisoner sues minister for contempt of court after 22 years behind bars without parole
Tebogo Modise was recommended for parole in 2019 by the National Council of Correctional Services. Yet he has never... Read more
8 Aug
Prisoner apprehended following escape from Boksburg Correctional Facility
Cape Town — The inmate who had escaped from the Boksburg Correctional Facility has now been rearrested and his... Read more
8 Nov, 2024
Iran frees Belgian aid worker in prisoner swap
Brussels — Iran freed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele after almost 15 months in custody on Friday, in a... Read more
28 May, 2023
Morocco king pardons 29 jailed for ‘terrorism’ offences
Rabat – Morocco’s king pardoned 29 people jailed for “terrorism or extremism” offences in a gesture marking the end... Read more
2 May, 2022
Benin pardons 499 prisoners but not opposition figures
Cotonou – Benin’s President Patrice Talon has pardoned 499 prisoners but two major opposition leaders remain behind bars, according to... Read more
15 Jan, 2022
