Following news that broke in the media recently about “strippers” entertaining inmates at the Johannesburg Prison as part of this month’s Youth Day celebrations, the Advertiser took to the streets to find out from the public what they had to say about this incident. Do inmates have the right to such entertainment?
Jason Ngcane: " It was totally out of line because they are showing children what is happening in prison. They should open workshops that will benefit the prisoners and something positive that will keep prisoners busy."
Following news that broke in the media recently about “strippers” entertaining inmates at the Johannesburg Prison as part of this month’s Youth Day celebrations, the Advertiser took to the streets to find out from the public what they had to say about this incident. Do inmates have the right to such entertainment?
Peter Holmes: “Prisoners are there to be incarcerated not to be entertained – or to live as if they were on holiday.”
Sifiso Molise: “What happened wasn’t supposed to be made public for everyone to see. I am not saying what happened was right but I just think that it was supposed to be private.”
Rianka Wepener, “What took place at the prison sends a wrong message to children. It suggests that it’s ‘cool’ to go to prison. How can criminals be treated like royalty when pensioners are not given the royalty treatment? I feel tax payers’ money was wasted on this event.”
Ronald Nuiwenhuize: “What took place at the prison was wrong. They were supposed to organise a talent show or something educational for the prisoners.”
George Sekatane: “What took place at that prison was not appropriate. The act degraded the dignity of the correctional service and it also showed how much we don’t respect women. I think the correctional service should have hired singers to sing for the prisoners.”
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