Former President Jacob Zuma reported back at the Escourt Prison on Friday, was processed, and then released via a ‘special remission’ process.
The decision was taken to address overcrowding in prisons.
Correctional Services Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale responded to assertions that the Escourt prison was not overcrowded.
There’s speculation the Escourt Correctional Centre had three open beds.
Thobakgale spoke to JJ Tabane on Power to Truth.
“The overall system is overcrowded,” Thobakgale said.
–eNCA
In other news – Photos of Jessica Motaung with Siya Kolisi have Mzansi talking
A few days ago, Mzansi social media users got their knickers all in a twist after seeing a photo of Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung and local rugby hero Siya Kolisi. In the snap, Jessica and Siya are both full of smiles with Jessica’s hand resting on the sportsman’s chest.
This didn’t bode well with fans of the rugby star who believe that she appears “too comfortable” around a married man. Read More
