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Solitary confinement is still happening in South Africa - sometimes for protracted periods. Edwin Cameron writes why this should trigger disquiet and debate.
So much effort, time and public money have been invested in the State Capture Commission that it makes plain common sense to let it finish its work properly.
The acting chief justice suggested, in his interview with the Judicial Service Commission for the post of chief justice, that the next round of interviews in April with candidates would be an opportunity to do so
The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services has expressed "deep concern" over the harsh impact of solitary confinement, which it said could be considered a form of torture.
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services says this is a violation of the Constitution.