# The South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights has condemned Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’s proposal to block cellphone signals at Pollsmoor Prison. The plan, backed by Correctional Services, seeks to curb inmates from coordinating crimes and extorting contractors from behind bars. The organisation argues the move could infringe on prisoners’ constitutional rights, including access to legal counsel and family. The group urged authorities to find solutions that balance security with human rights protections.
SA Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights group slams Pollsmoor signal-blocking plan