Authorities are furious after a Zimbabwean prisoner serving time for kidnapping bragged of getting “soft life” in a South African jail.
Zimbabwean Prisoner Bragged Over “Soft Life” In South African Jail And Caused A Storm
The prisoner, Bornface Banks, is from Zimbabwe and was involved in a spat of abductions in South Africa. He, however, ran out of luck, leading to his arrest. The court dumped him at Goodwood Correctional Centre in Edgemead, Cape Town.
Some rue going to jail, but the Zimbabwean prisoner sees it as a blessing. Recently, he shared a video on social media in which he was boasting about his “soft life” in jail.
The jovial prisoner bragged:
“Hello, haters, you put us in prison and think that we are suffering? No, my brother, we are doing extremely fine. Look at how happy we are. This morning, we had breakfast, and in the afternoon, we had lunch. We are about to have dinner. We are happy.
“Look here. We are not even paying rent or buying electricity. Nothing. We don’t even cook food; they give us food for free. We don’t need toiletries [because] we get them for free, and the education is going to be free in prison.”
@bonybankskayz #zimtiktok ♬ original sound – BonyBanks Kayz
Then, they burst into laughter with other inmates. Check out Bornface Bank’s colourful TikTok page here.
Department Of Correctional Services Speaks
Prison authorities in South Africa took note of the video and swiftly located the Zimbabwean prisoner, Bornface Banks.
The Department of Correctional Services spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, confirmed:
“He is a Zimbabwean national remanded at Goodwood Correctional Centre for kidnapping allegations. A search exercise was conducted, and the used cell phone was confiscated. DCS is deeply incensed by this behaviour and there shall be strong action and consequences. Mobile phones are defined as contraband in correctional centres; hence, illegal access and usage is a punishable offence.”
South Africans complained over the Zimbabwean prisoner’s conduct.
Ishshah:
“With the current electricity rates alone…we are the ones in prison from the outside.”
Mycky:
“And people expect crime stats to go down? Never in a lifetime.”
Sanele:
“While students are struggling to get food, places to stay in universities, mxm why not free food and accommodation for students instead?”
Mstar:
“If such happens in prison, why should criminals be afraid of committing crime? Because they know they will get a full meal with a hot shower every day. Awa.”
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