The department of correctional services on Tuesday responded to allegations by tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu that she and reverend Alan Boesak were unfairly denied access to prisoner John Block at a Northern Cape prison.
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Holds a media briefing because she can’t waltz into the prison to see an inmate whenever it suits her, wtf.
Stupid bish!
“In a statement, DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said Block, an ANC member who is in jail for money-laundering and corruption, was allowed visitors like any other prisoner, but no special provisions would be made for him to see visitors outside normal visiting hours or days.
“The 243 correctional centres across the country allow the public to make bookings to visit both remand detainees and sentenced inmates, with dates and times allocated for such visits,” said Nxumalo.
“There is nothing in law prohibiting ministers from visiting inmates. However, the same procedures meant for members of the public apply equally to the executive and individuals who may want to provide spiritual support.”
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