MT bongsmdakes: As it is happening now in South African prisons. Inmates have stuck to their words that they will go on hunger strike as reported in City Press last night. *Strong language
This after many prisoners – who spoke anonymously to City Press from different prisons – claimed that they would end up leaving their cells in body bags than walking out freely.
Sapohr’s chief executive officer and prison rights activist, Golden Miles Bhudu, said his organisation was demanding answers by Monday or it “will lead to Sapohr to call on its members, supporters and sympathisers to embark on an indefinite passive resistance, which includes downing tools, passive hunger strikes, disobedience, and nudity”.Golden Miles Bhudu. Picture: Letlhogonolo Mashego
Sapohr said it would hold Lamola entirely responsible for any Covid-19 deaths in prisons – for both prisoners and prison staff. “It must be indicated that such a call by Mr Bhudu is very reckless and irresponsible. Basically, this is mobilisation of inmates to fight the state. “As a department, we continue to detail our plans and respond whenever clarity is sought. Correctional services has been very transparent, and provides updates on the situation on the ground,” said Nxumalo.
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