Dean Mashimbwe, a Zimbabwean migrant residing in Cape Town, was incarcerated at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre from 2016 until 2017.
Surviving in prison can be difficult if you are a non-gang member. Non-gang members face a lot of difficulties in prison such as operations, physical violence, and even sexual abuse.I experienced a lot of physical abuse during my time in prison, but as I got used to the environment, I developed survival skills. I discovered that to survive, I had to study the surroundings and learn the rules. I only spoke when necessary, which helped me gain respect.
Keeping busy also kept me out of trouble. While joining a gang may provide security in prison, it can have serious consequences later on. If you’re not physically tough, using your brain becomes essential to protecting yourself.Non-gang members often join gangs to seek refuge and gain protection in order to earn respect. Some join for companionship and what is referred to as brotherhood in prison. Inmates with longer sentences often join gangs to pass time and alleviate boredom.
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