Drakenstein Correctional Services (DCS) had a symbolic role in South Africa’s changes. In 1990, as Victor Verster Prison, it was from there that late former President Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years behind bars, with a view to unifying a d
The Health Department said 561 inmates had been vaccinated and a further 762 were awaiting vaccination, adding that it was busy tracing everyone who was in contact with the inmate who succumbed to the disease.
An outbreak of the highly contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection at the prison caused the death of a 19-year-old inmate, with eight more prisoners testing positive for it.
Station strangler free after 28 years iol.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iol.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Convicted child killer Norman Afzal Simons is set to be released on parole and will be living with his cousin in Parow, which has sparked concern from residents in the Cape Town suburb who say they fear for the safety of their families.