Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

MP’s calls for action on prison overcrowding

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Thousands sit in South African jails awaiting trial, some just because they can’t afford low bail. MPs say it’s time to fix the broken system. Phemelo speaks to The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services Kgomotso Ramolobeng about overcrowding, poor infrastructure, and immigration concerns in correctional services.
8 Jul 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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