Prison journalism: A day about a guy named Frans

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Wesley Leong was incarcerated at the age of 15 in 1996 at Pollsmoor Prison. He is currently part of Restore’s research and reintegration project.

Before I delve into the day I met someone extremely special while in prison, let me preface this article with a warning: it contains sensitive and graphic content about events that occur inside prison. To convey the message effectively, I must be candid about the following events.When I was at Boksburg Medium Prison, I was already six years into my sentence and in the early stages of my release process. I was part of a group of about 60 inmates, and one of them was a man named Frans.

He would often steal from members of the 28, 27, and 26 gangs, which inevitably resulted in him either paying dearly with his prison visits or being exploited and subjected to violence, including sexual assault.In prison, it’s generally considered unwise to disclose any information about your family’s dealings, such as smuggling or visits from the outside. It’s best to keep such matters private, especially if you’re not affiliated with a gang.

He failed to heed any advice, and his situation went from bad to worse. I learned from his mistakes, and it served as a cautionary tale. To get to the point, I will briefly describe the last few days that led to his tragic end.

 

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