The Business of Punishment
Will privatised prisons revolutionise South Africa's penal system?
Do private prisons provide an efficient alternative to the overburdened state system in South Africa?
South African jails were infamous for their appalling conditions. That all changed when a private security firm took over control of two prisons, changing them into ideal rehabilitation centres. However, in a poor country with one of the highest prison populations how practical is this new, expensive solution?
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