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‘Only one prisoner death fortunate’ – Africa Department says
By citizen.co.za
Published: 10/27/2014

“We have just visited the cell and after observing the damages, we are fortunate that the effect has been limited to one death, one serious injury and a few minor injuries,” chief deputy commissioner for inarceration and corrections James Smalberger said in a statement.

On Saturday around 7pm, 19 inmates set the mattresses and linen in their cell alight. One prisoner died on the scene.

“The department has sent a delegation including a social worker to inform his family,” Smalberger said.

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