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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: South African Inmates Accuse Correctional Services Minister of Racism and Inhumane Prison Conditions
Description: Inmates in South African prisons have written to EFF leader Julius Malema, accusing Correctional Services Minister Dr. Pieter Groenewald of racism and subjecting them to "cruel and inhumane" conditions. The inmates claim conditions have worsened under Groenewald, with limited phone access, poor diet, and few parole releases. They're urging Malema to take legal action to have Groenewald's appointment declared unconstitutional, citing alleged racist ideologies and policies. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights, SAPOHR President and Prison rights activist, Golden Miles Bhudu