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Outrage In SA After Zimbabwean Inmate Brags About Good Life In Prison (Video)

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Outrage In SA After Zimbabwean Inmate Brags About Good Life In Prison (Video)

 

A viral video of an inmate on trial, Bornface Banks, bragging about a “comfortable life” in Goodwood prison in Cape Town, prompted correctional services top brass to conduct raids on Thursday.

The video circulating on social media shows Banks, charged with kidnapping, recording himself on a phone boasting about receiving basic necessities such as breakfast, lunch and supper, as well as toiletries for free in prison.


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“Hello haters, they put us in prison and you think we are suffering? No, my brother, we are doing extremely fine. Look how happy we are.

“This morning, we had breakfast, in the afternoon we had lunch, and we are about to have dinner. We are happy, and we are not even paying rent, we are not buying electricity, we don’t even cook, they give us food for free. They give us toiletries for free, and the education is free. You think we are suffering, we are not suffering,” Banks, a Zimbabwean, said in the video.

Correctional services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale led a raid at the prison on Thursday morning.

“The issue of cellphones in prison is not new, it is a problem that we face in our daily operations. This is precisely one of the ways that contraband like cellphones are used to get them into our centres,” Thobakgale said, adding that raids were regularly done at the Cape Town prison.

In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, Thobakgale said cellphones got into prisons via accused who go to court.


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“They go to court and then come back with contraband. Other inmates swallow the contraband and keep it in their stomach. For us to pick up such we need body scanners, and we have few of those,” he said.

Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said Banks was moved to a maximum-security prison after the video went viral.

“This is something we don’t take lightly; it’s something that we have attended to. We have moved that inmate to a maximum-security centre where he’ll probably be given an education on what a correctional facility is.

“He’s been in and out of our facility and he sees no wrong in what he has done; instead, he’d want to make a mockery of our correctional services, and that’s something we cannot allow.

“Yes, we are bound by our mandate to provide basic necessities to inmates, but such cannot be viewed as a luxury people can brag about,” Nxumalo said.

Banks has a TikTok account with more than 14,000 followers. The viral video now has more than 1.5-million views on TikTok. He has posted more than 50 videos, some of them while in prison

98.7 said the department was shocked by the number of followers the TikTok account had.

“We always tell people to never encourage such behaviour. We even say to family members that when inmates ask for airtime to not respond to such requests because they would also be breaking the law.”

While Nxumalo expressed concerns about the smuggling of cellphones in prison, he acknowledged that correctional services staff also play a part.

“Our colleagues do take part in allowing the entry of cellphones; we have even suspended some of them and we will open criminal cases. Some of the mobile phones are smuggled in by contractors. Inmates who go to court and come back find ways of hiding these phones. You wouldn’t even believe where they hide them because it’s just shocking.

“It is in our standard operating procedure that routine searches must be conducted. Where are our officials when this is happening? Our investigation will look into that,” he said.

He said the department was working on a system that would stop cellphones from having connectivity in prison.

“We are closer to finalising the development of a technology that will make those mobile phones inoperable in our centres. If we are able to get approval for that solution, it would help us because if you don’t have a signal, you won’t be able to use a cellphone. Some people take it lightly, but a lot of things can go wrong when an inmate has a phone.”

Banks’ joy was cut short. Another video of him saying, “Now I’m suffering,” in which he appears to have been forced to apologise, has been circulating on social media.

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Opinion: Doris Ogala should refrain from mentioning Dr. Chris Okafor’s name given his marital status.

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Opinion: Doris Ogala should refrain from mentioning Dr. Chris Okafor's name given his marital status.

Opinion: Doris Ogala should refrain from mentioning Dr. Chris Okafor’s name given his marital status.

…He is not accountable for your predicament; kindly address your case file.

Meta Facebook should take immediate action to sanitize its platform of individuals like Doris who are spreading malicious content, and Doris should be careful when referencing Lagos-based well-known Pastor Dr. Chris Okafor in connection to her faded career

 

Doris Ogala should be aware that the Generational Prophet is now in a fulfilling marriage with his spouse, and her recent troubles are exclusively attributed to the ancestral curse that has been a persistent issue since her previous union, which her current husband had not yet discovered.

Opinion: Doris Ogala should refrain from mentioning Dr. Chris Okafor's name given his marital status.

When a grown up woman lack wisdom and good parental upbringing what should be expected from such woman is exactly what Doris Ogala portraying as human beings that fabricated lies against a true man of God and go scout-free so, no one is expected to sympathized with the faded-away actress known as Doris Ogala and she must dearly pay for her evil manipulation as nemesis hunting her back.

 

It’s prudent for Doris Ogala, or those close to her, to be aware of the potential risks associated with her claims regarding Dr. Chris Okafor, a married man. Without proper justification, such actions could lead to severe repercussions. The challenges she faces might be linked to her actions, and a genuine change might mitigate her situation.

 

Consider how the spouse of the person you’re criticizing online might feel when you address them so informally. Don’t you think she’s capable of facing you? While she may not respond to provocations, it’s advisable not to provoke further

 

I am taking this opportunity to advise Doris Ogala to reconsider her actions and prioritize her career by refraining from mentioning the name of a man who does not reciprocate her interest. It would also be prudent for Doris Ogala to reflect on her age and compare it with the age of the person she is so ardently pursuing and to respect the sanctity of his home, which would invite divine blessings and a peaceful life of her own if she dedicates her life to Christ, potentially reversing any adverse fate that may be looming over her.

 

Sincerely dedicating your life to Christ and amending your behavior can lead to divine mercy and a stable living arrangement; in my considered opinion, reforming one’s ways can yield compassion.

 

John Linus writes from Onitsha

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Banwo Identifies Structural Challenges Limiting Opposition

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Public commentator Dr. Ope Banwo has identified key structural and strategic challenges limiting the effectiveness of opposition parties in Nigeria.

In a statement released from his base in America, Banwo outlined several factors, including internal divisions, weak grassroots presence, and lack of clear policy alternatives, as major obstacles facing opposition groups.

“One of the biggest issues is fragmentation. There are too many interests and not enough coordination,” he said.

He noted that multiple presidential ambitions within opposition ranks could make it difficult to build consensus around a single candidate.

Banwo also emphasised the importance of grassroots political structures, stating that electoral success in Nigeria depends heavily on local-level organisation.

“Elections are not won on social media. They are won through presence and coordination at the community level,” he explained.

Another concern raised by Banwo is what he described as inconsistent messaging from opposition parties, which he said could make it difficult for voters to identify a clear alternative to the current administration.

“Criticism alone is not enough. Voters want to see a defined direction and credible leadership,” he added.

He further pointed to the challenges of funding and long-term planning, noting that successful political campaigns require sustained investment and discipline.

According to him, defeating an incumbent government demands a high level of coordination, including strong alliances and a unified national strategy.

Banwo, however, suggested that there remains an opportunity for opposition parties to reposition themselves if they address these challenges early.

He stressed the need for compromise among political leaders, urging them to prioritise collective goals over individual ambitions.

“If there is unity, structure, and clarity of purpose, the political landscape can still change,” he said.

He concluded that the strength of any democracy depends on the presence of a viable opposition capable of offering credible alternatives to voters

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koloman’s: Daddy @pastorumoeno we’re still waiting for your benevolence sir

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koloman’s: Daddy @pastorumoeno we’re still waiting for your benevolence sir

 

@igosave @okonlagos @nedu_official @yawnaija @deehumorous @senatorcomedian @akwaibomstategovt

 

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