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PRISONER rights activist Golden Miles Bhudu has called for the compensation of prisoners killed and injured in yesterday's explosion near Johannesburg Central Prison, commonly known as Sun City.

Three prisoners were killed and 14 injured when a bomb exploded inside the truck they were travelling in.

The truck was transporting 36 inmates from the Randburg Magistrate's Court to the prison when the incident happened at about 4pm on the Golden Highway in Naturena, southern Johannesburg.

Gauteng police spokesman Brigadier Neville Malila said 19 prisoners were unhurt.

"The driver heard a big bang. He noted there was a hole in the door and saw two prisoners escape. He jumped out and arrested the two," he said. 

The driver then drove to the prison to ensure that all the prisoners were secured.

"On inspection at the prison, it was discovered the vehicle had been blown open."

Bhudu, spokesman for the SA Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights, said the incident should not be swept under the carpet.

"This is a case of gross negligence. The police, correctional services and the justice department need to account as to how the bomb got inside the courtroom and into the truck. Those affected must be compensated and families assisted with funeral arrangements."

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Mon May 20 19:29:50 SAST 2013 ::

Oct 23, 2012

Dubul'Amanzi

Where is the Article where Inkwenkwe called Mlibo Qoboshiyane criticize Cde Mbalula?Please release it.
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Oct 23, 2012

MommaC

They should be compensated for trying to escape?
Alive with possibilities.
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Oct 23, 2012

Tpaz!!

McGyver in Mzansi.....
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Oct 23, 2012

oldlady12

MommaC, there were 36 inmates in the truck. They probably come from different sections in the prison and it is highly probable that they knew nothing about the escape plans. To now assume that the ones who were kil.led were automatically part of the escape plan is a bit shortsighted. Proof in point, only two jumped out the door and tried to run away. The rest stayed inside the van. Just in case you don't know, the warders are not armed when they transport prisoners, so it would have been very easy for 20 odd prisoners to overpower and run away.
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Oct 23, 2012

warry

@Dubulamanzi, forget it was reported that Mbalula denies what the papers said last nite. I think he chickens out, he shot himself in the foot. He overestimated his support.
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Oct 23, 2012

Dubul'Amanzi

@warry Lol but I still want it,I want to attack Mlibo..
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Oct 23, 2012

MommaC

oldlady12

What are the chances of putting an explosive device on the side of a truck and nobody in the van seeing you?
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Oct 23, 2012

Mellow

@MommaC and Oldlady Morning ladies I also hear it might be an inside job but like what are the chances? What if it was an escape stunt gone wrong? What if someone was indeed on a suicide mission? I also dont get why the prisoners must be compesated cause one thing is for sure one of them 36 prisoners knows the truth and hhmm me thinks he is amongst the dead ones it crazy...
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Oct 23, 2012

MommaC

Mellow

Morning doll,
Makes you wonder about the security protocol. We have people doing getaway stunts on crutches and a weekly warning about an escaped rapist - now a bomb on a bus. Geez, are they all with Mr Big and his german haircut when the safety inspection is done?
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Oct 23, 2012

ayobaness

i wish 1 of them was my brada
so i would also benefit from my tax
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