SA prisons 52% overcrowded

11/09/2025 25 min
SA prisons 52% overcrowded

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Episode Synopsis

South Africa’s prisons are operating at crisis levels, holding 52 percent more inmates than they were designed for. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) told Parliament that facilities meant for about 103,000 inmates are now accommodating close to 157,000.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Kgomotso Ramolobeng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.