Correctional Services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale has tasked a senior official to probe allegations that wealthy inmates including businessman Thoshan Panday are receiving special treatment. As first reported by the Mail & Guardian, wealthy inmates in KZN correctional centres are allegedly bribing prison wardens for “hospital holidays”. IS THOSHAN PANDAY RECEIVING SPECIAL TREATMENT? In a statement, … Read more
Legal analyst says convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has a point after he accused the state of depriving him of a fair trial. Bester and his co-accused appeared at the Bloemfontein High Court on Wednesday, 5 June, for a pretrial hearing. However, the matter was postponed as Bester’s legal representative withdrew from the case. … Read more
Female prison guards were part of a prostitution ring ran by a powerful syndicate of inmates and guards – including Thabo Bester. This is according to the Sunday Times, which reported that a leaked document compiled by the department of correctional services (DCS) revealed that those who “saw things” or raised suspicions were poisoned. ALSO … Read more
