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Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says cabinet has directed correctional Services to speedly finalise the process to take over the operations of two private-companies mananging the correctional facilities and ensure to ensure consequence management for everyone involved. This comes the Department of Correctional Services (DCS)  National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale says the Mangaung Correctional Facility's security systems were compromised to assist in convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester's escape. Bester is understood to have successfully escaped from the Mangaung Prison in May last year, with officials claiming that he had died during a fire in his cell. Investigative journalist and author of The Misery Merchants: Life and Death in a Private South African Prison, Ruth Hopkins has questioned the department of correctional service's decision to take back control of Mangaung Prison, after it had done so in 2013. She spoke to Sakina Kamwendo.

Clement speaks to Nkosinathi Sekeleni, brother to celebrity doctor, Nandipha Magudumana and Ruth Hopkins, an Independent investigative journalist and author of misery merchants following the DCS confirming that Bester had escaped from his cell in the Mangaung Correctional Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, POPCRU, has called for a full investigation into top prison officials at the Mangaung Correctional Facility following the escape of the notorious so-called Facebook rapist, Thabo Bester. Police have confirmed that a manhunt is currently underway for the convicted rapist and murderer after he escaped fromhis prison cell. The cell was set alight, in what was initially thought to be a suicide. A subsequent autopsy failed to match the DNA of the dead body to that of Bester. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Investigative Journalist and author of The Misery Merchants - Life And Death In A Private South African Prison, Ruth Hopkins

What are the experiences like for those who are mothers in our prisons? How do mothers handle being away from their children or rather are they able to provide care for their children within the confines of prison? Ruth Hopkins, investigative reporter joins us to share her research. We also hear from former prisoners, Tania and Joy-Belle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julio and Maria are joined by ITT All-Star Jenni Monet, independent investigative journalist and founder of the newsletter Indigenously. They dive deep into the harrowing revelations about former residential schools for Indigenous children in the U.S. and Canada. They also talk about reclaiming Indigenous narratives in the media, and what restorative justice might look like for Indigenous communities.ITT Staff Picks:“We did not forget all the children who never returned. We kept their memory alive, never giving up on them,” writes journalist Ruth Hopkins in this piece for Teen Vogue. In this piece for The Tyee, Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty analyzes the news media's role in the dehumanization and oppression of Indigenous peoples in Canada.This piece for National Geographic offers insight into the Lummi Nation's “Red Road to D.C.” totem pole tour, intended to build awareness around endangered Indigenous sites.Photo credit: AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 57 of Footprints on our Hearts, I welcome Ruth Hopkins back to the podcast! Ruth was my guest in Episode 4, when we talked about her ectopic pregnancy, her son, Dexter, who was stillborn, and her subsequent miscarriage. Last year, Ruth and Dave decided to apply to become adoptive parents and Ruth kindly agreed to come back onto the podcast to talk about the process their went through and the emotional aspect of deciding to grow their family in a different way. In the interview, we talk about: Ruth’s experience of baby loss and unexplained secondary infertility (05:05) Why they decided to explore adoption (17.33) The process Ruth and Dave went through to become prospective adoptive parents (21:55) How counselling has helped her process her grief and put her in a position to empathise with children who have been through traumatic experiences (31:45) Finding out they’d been approved as p (38:23) De-Dextering Dexter’s room and preparing their home for a new child (47:25) Coming to terms with not being able to involve Dexter in their child’s life in the same way as they would have done had he had a biological sibling (53.05) You can connect with Ruth on Instagram @ruth_and_her_bear and @born_from_the_heart. Thanks to Izzy Syme for editing and producing the show.  If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating or review on your podcast app! You can connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/footprintsonourhearts/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/skyesfootprints) or email alison@footprintsonourhearts.com. You can support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/footprintsonourhearts

This week Eric welcomes Dakota/Lakota Sioux writer and indigenous defender Ruth Hopkins to discuss critical issues facing the Native community in the early days of the Biden Administration. Eric and Ruth discuss the confirmation of Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary and what that means for Native communities and the policies affecting them. The conversation explores everything from the impact of Trump and COVID on Native people to the false promises of Green energy and 21st Century extractivism to the latest on pipelines and the struggle to defend water and sacred land. Ruth also helps us understand the symbolic and spiritual meaning of water and the protection of water and land. Don't miss the latest CounterPunch Radio! The post Ruth Hopkins appeared first on CounterPunch Store.

This week Eric welcomes Dakota/Lakota Sioux writer and indigenous defender Ruth Hopkins to discuss critical issues facing the Native community in the early days of the Biden Administration. Eric and Ruth discuss the confirmation of Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary and what that means for Native communities and the policies affecting them. The conversation explores everything from the impact of Trump and COVID on Native people to the false promises of Green energy and 21st Century extractivism to the latest on pipelines and the struggle to defend water and sacred land. Ruth also helps us understand the symbolic and spiritual meaning of water and the protection of water and land. Don't miss the latest CounterPunch Radio! More The post Ruth Hopkins appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

Misfits Bob Schlehuber and Jamarl Thomas have strong words for anyone trying to lay the blame for this catastrophe anywhere outside the US, and on anyone not in power. Our capitalist system has brought us to this moment, and our leaders in both parties have perpetuated it, to their own gain and the loss of tens of millions. And the same people who profit from this system through every disaster will ensure that the face of the “opposition” in America is Joe Biden. When will we learn, and when will we act?Ruth Hopkins, Dakota/Lakota Sioux writer & journalist, joined the Misfits to discuss the relief the government is providing to native communities during the pandemic and some of the unique challenges to responding to the pandemic on reservations. Indian health services are chronically underfunded, she says, and that exacerbates the difficulties in responding to this pandemic. The sheer distances between food sources, clinics and other necessary service and goods providers makes limiting travel very difficult on rural reservations. Hopkins spoke on the importance of protecting native elders and how tribal leaders have stepped up to respond to the pandemic and hold the line on tribal rights. She also gave us an update on pipeline projects in Indian Country and the intersection of energy, sovereignty and health. Alex Vitale, sociology professor and author of the recent book “The End of Policing,” spoke with the Misfits about bail reform efforts in the US and the challenges they face, as well as whether the Democrats will attempt to bench Joe Biden before the convention. They also discussed crackdowns on coronavirus whistleblowers not in China, but right here in the US, and how the US’ imperial ambitions don’t translate into care for the actual individuals involved in its wars. The three discussed what drives overpolicing in the US, the lack of trust between Americans and their leaders, and what can be done to build connections and galvanize communities to expect and demand better.

Ruth Hopkins, Dakota/Lakota Sioux writer & journalist, joined the Misfits to discuss the relief the government is providing to native communities during the pandemic and some of the unique challenges to responding to the pandemic on reservations.

This week’s interview is with Ruth Hopkins who describes herself as an eternal optimist, despite having been through a complex baby loss journey including a traumatic ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage and the stillbirth of her son, Dexter Bear.This episode may be particularly helpful if you’re wondering how you can parent a child who isn’t there for others to see, or if you’re wanting to support someone whose child is about to be stillborn. As a word of warning, there’s also a bit of dark humour!In the interview, we talk about:Ruth’s first pregnancy, which was ectopic and led to her experiencing a traumatic rupture of her fallopian tube. (7:34)Falling pregnant with Dexter, having her waters break at work at nearly 24 weeks, finding out Dexter had died and giving birth to him. (17:24)How Ruth and her husband made memories with Dexter after his birth and what she wishes she’d known. (34:48)Going on to have a further miscarriage and the challenges of waiting for their rainbow baby. (42:59)Keeping smiling through grief and loss, honouring Dexter’s memory and finding joy with him alongside them – including Dexter’s travels, cremation jewellery and Dexter’s bench. (47:36)The challenges of parenting a dead child and other people’s expectations. (1:05:07)You can connect with Ruth on Instagram @ruth_and_her_bear and read her blog.In the introduction, I mention the Northumberland Endurancelife event my husband and I are running this weekend to raise money for Tommy’s in Skye’s memory. You can support us here.If you have any suggestions for guests for the podcast or you’d like to come on to talk about your experience of baby loss and legacy, I’d love to hear from you. As well as talking to parents, I’d love to talk to grandparents, other relatives or friends who’ve been affected by the loss of a child about their experiences. You can email email alison@footprintsonourhearts.com or get in touch on me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/footprintsonourhearts/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/skyesfootprints).For a transcript of the podcast, please visit our website https://footprintsonourhearts.com/.

Prisonshow aflevering 12.Met deze week een erg volle uitzending.Allereerst een rondje actualiteit:- Gratieverzoek Cevdet Y.De man die in 1983 zes mensen doodschoot in cafe 't Koetsiertje, Cevdet Y., heeft een gratieverzoek ingediend bij minister Dekker. Dit verzoek is afgewezen.Frans vertelt wat zo'n gratieverzoek inhoudt, wat het in feite voorstelt en waarom iemand die al jaren vrij is toch geen gratie krijgt.- Ontsnappen strafbaar?Ontsnappen uit de gevangenis moet strafbaar worden, dat wil minister Sander Dekker van rechtsbescherming.Is dat logisch of is de drang naar vrijheid een mensenrecht? Volgens Frans is het vooral "symboolpolitiek voor de bühne". Daarnaast interviews met twee gasten: - Ruth Hopkins: (Vanaf 10:44 min)Journaliste Ruth Hopkins groeide als Engelse op in Nederland en woont sinds ruim acht jaar in Zuid-Afrika.Daar doet ze onderzoek naar misstanden in gevangenissen waar het bedrijf G4S de scepter zwaait.G4S, een bedrijf dat we ook in Nederland kennen van het beveiligend personeel dat zij leveren.Hopkins werkte mee aan een documentaire.Prison for profit is vanaf 24 november 2019 te zien op het IDFA documentaire festival in Amsterdam.Meer info over de documentaire:De film is gemaakt door Ilse en Femke van Velzen.Info pagina over deze film tijdens het IDFA:https://www.idfa.nl/nl/film/06f1755f-8666-4c54-92fa-c0009e87d472/prison-for-profitVerder werkt Hopkins aan een boek dat in 2020 zal verschijnen. - Gerard de Jonge, Het Bajesboek. (Vanaf 34:10 min)Het Bajesboek is al jaren een gids die overzicht aan gedetineerden en hun begeleiders biedt in de wereld van detentie en justitie.Nu is er de herziene 7e versie. En dat werd tijd want er veranderen jaarlijks een hoop zaken.Info over het boek:Het Bajesboek is een uitgave van Boom uitgevers te Den Haag.https://www.boomdenhaag.nl/webshop/bajesboekISBN: 978-94-6290-696-9, 7e drukReageren op de Prisonshow? Mail ons: info@prisonshow.nl / www.prisonshow.nl

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Mbongiseni ‘Bongi’ Mdakane was sentenced to  22 years in prison, and now he is a PhD candidate at the University of South Africa.  We talk about growing up in Soweto, the conditions of South African prisons, the gang structures in prisons he lived in, and the stigma of a record.  This episode was so powerful that we split it into two, so here’s part 1.   All the love to Ruth Hopkins of the Wits Justice Project and Katlego Mahlake of the Wits Radio Academy at the Witswatersand University in Johannesburg.  They let us use their studios, and stayed past work hours to accommodate us. They deserve all the love.   Leave a review.  We want to hear your comments.   More information about  this episode of Decarcerated:   Former offender aims for a PhD, Pretoria East Record. http://bit.ly/PretoriaEast1   Everything happens for a reason, including prison, University of South Africa http://bit.ly/UNISABONGI Mbongiseni Mdakane. New Voices in Psychology, Sabinet Journal http://bit.ly/SabinetBongi Tweet about this episode: #decarceratedpodcast | @decarceratedpod | @ _marlonpeterson JOIN OUR PATREON PAGE FOR SEASON EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!  Go to:https://www.patreon.com/decarcerated for all the details.   Leave a review on Itunes, Soundcloud, IHeartRadio, Spotify, or wherever you subscribe. Please subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe.     You can also send us an email with show comments and suggestions at decarcerated@beprecedential.com.

Wits Radio Academy — Law Focus and Wits Justice Project (WJP) forges a discussion on the G4S Private Prison Torture. The discussion is done with a special focus on a case brought on behalf of 45 prisoners at the Mangaung Correctional Services. To give context to the investigation, we speak to WJP investigative journalist, Ms. Ruth Hopkins. To provide a legal understanding of the case, we speak to Ms. Carina Du Toit of the Law Resources Centre. We also interview one of the prisoners at the prison. This week’s of Law Focus is brought to by Wits Radio Academy and Wits Justice Project: produced by Ms. Bulali Dyakopu and Hosted by Mr. Basil Sherinda. Technical production provided by Mr. Kutlwano “Gwinch” Serame.

Law Focus and Wits Justice Project (WJP) forges a discussion on the G4S Private Prison Torture. The discussion is done with a special focus on a case brought on behalf of 45 prisoners at the Mangaung Correctional Services. To give context to the investigation, we speak to WJP investigative journalist, Ms. Ruth Hopkins. To provide a legal understanding of the case, we speak to Ms. Carina Du Toit of the Law Resources Centre. We also interview one of the prisoners at the prison. This week's of Law Focus is brought to by Wits Radio Academy and Wits Justice Project: produced by Ms. Bulali Dyakopu and Hosted by Mr. Basil Sherinda. Technical production provided by Mr. Kutlwano “Gwinch” Serame. wits.journalism.co.za

Wits Radio Academy — In 1992, two men called Fusi Mofokeng and Tshokolo Mokoena were arrested and convicted on a charge of murder. Subsequently, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) granted them an opportunity to confess but they declined to, insisting on their innocence. They are applying for a presidential pardon. Law Focus this week brings you an exclusive with a focus on the wrongful arrest and presidential pardon. To shed light on the journey towards the petition for the presidential pardon, we speak to Ruth Hopkins of the Wits Justice Project. We also get a legal view of the matter from Ms. Odette Geldenhuys from Webber Wentzel. In his story, Fusi Mofokeng recounts his experience. This edition of Law Focus is produced by Bulali Dyakopu and Hosted by Basil Sherinda. Technical production provided by Kutlwano Gwinch Serame.

In 1992, two men called Fusi Mofokeng and Tshokolo Mokoena were arrested and convicted on a charge of murder. Subsequently, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) granted them an opportunity to confess but they declined to, insisting on their innocence. They are applying for a presidential pardon. Law Focus this week brings you an exclusive with a focus on the wrongful arrest and presidential pardon. To shed light on the journey towards the petition for the presidential pardon, we speak to Ruth Hopkins of the Wits Justice Project. We also get a legal view of the matter from Ms. Odette Geldenhuys from Webber Wentzel. In his story, Fusi Mofokeng recounts his experience. This edition of Law Focus is produced by Bulali Dyakopu and Hosted by Basil Sherinda. Technical production provided by Kutlwano Gwinch Serame. wits.journalism.co.za

Decarcerated went on the road to South Africa! We participated in the Global Prisons Conference held at the University of Johannesburg. While in JoBurg we sat down with Calvin Moyo, a young graphic designer and native of Zimbabwe, who spent two years in South Africa jails for a crime he didn’t commit.   Special thanks to Ruth Hopkins and Simoniah Mashangoane of the Wits Justice Project at the University of Witswatersand.  The Wits Radio Academy was perfect! More information this episode of Decarcerated: Wits Justice Project (WJP) - www.witsjusticeproject.co.za | FB: WitsJusticeProject | Twitter: s Justice Project | Twitter: @WitsJustProj Contact Calvin Moyo - Calvin@khuldesigns.co.za Consider a donation to an organization working to reduce gun violence in Cape Town, South Africa - First Community Resource Centre.  https://bacakbuddy.co.za/first-community-resource-centre2017 South African Music played during episode - D.J. Maphorisa Starring ft. D.J. Tira, Busiswa, Moonchild Sanelly: https://youtu.be/b1wVpFCHeyM Tweet about this episode: #decarceratedpodcast | @decarceratedpod |@ _marlonpeterson Reach out to Calvin: Twitter: @KhulCalvin | IG: KhulCalvin Leave a review on Itunes, Soundcloud, IHeartRadio, Spotify, or wherever you subscribe. Please subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. You can also send us an email with show comments and suggestions at decarcerated@beprecedential.com.

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HEMP VS POT? Tribes are considering starting crops for both Medical Marijuana, and Indian hemp. But should they? On this episode of Native Opinion, we discuss these issues and more! Discussion points with our guest, Ruth Hopkins: 1.) Excerpt: "Pot and Pretendians" Author: Ruth Hopkins Recently, officers in Sonoma County, California, confiscated marijuana plants from the Oklevueha Native American Church. Members of the church say the plants are sacred and used ceremonially. They’ve since taken the matter to Federal Court, suing Sonoma County, its Sheriff, and the Governor of California, claiming they’ve been discriminated against under the Constitution of the state of California, and alleging rights violations under the American Indian Religious Freedom Act. The members assert that marijuana is integral to their sacraments, just like peyote. There’s just one problem. It’s not. While I’m not a member of the Native American Church, I practice Dakota/Lakota spirituality, and marijuana has not, nor has it ever been, used as a part of ceremony. Claiming its part of our spirituality to avoid catching a case threatens the rights of actual Natives who deserve protection under the American Indian Religious Freedom Act. Yes, I said ‘actual Natives.’ You see, the Oklevueha Native American Church, established in April 1997 in Gunnison, Utah, doesn’t appear legitimate.   There is an old black and white hemp propaganda film which was released in 1942 called “Hemp for Victory”. I say propaganda because it was one of those old war time films. It really offers an insight into how we were and (arguably) are controlled by our government through ridiculous regulation, and as native people its even worse. It has always been our sovereign right to grow and harvest Hemp. There is a part in this firm directing farmers to register to be allowed hemp growers is interesting because in the film, the show a copy of the registration. Back then it was called a “Special Tax Stamp”. They were issued for one dollar. And in bold print is stated “Producer of Marihuana”. [Play Hemp for Victory]   "What is the difference between Hemp and Marijuana? A.) Genetics Cannabis is believed to be one of the oldest domesticated crops. Throughout history, humans have grown different varieties of cannabis for industrial and medical uses. Other plants were recognized for being psychoactive and were bred selectively for medical and religious purposes. This led to unique varieties of cannabis that we now know as marijuana. B.) THC Content Cannabis plants contain unique compounds called cannabinoids. Current research has revealed over 60 different cannabinoids so far, but THC is the most well known. THC is credited with causing the marijuana high. C.) Cultivation Hemp and marijuana are grown for different uses, and therefore require different growing conditions. Dan Sutton of Tantulus Labs, a Canadian company that specializes in cannabis cultivation technology, states “the core agricultural differences between medical cannabis and hemp are largely in their genetic parentage and cultivation environment.” Article Sources: http://www.leafscience.com/2014/09/16/5-differences-hemp-marijuana/ http://www.medicaljane.com/2015/01/14/the-differences-between-hemp-and-cannabis/ http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/12/21/pot-and-pretendians https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMvvNnRjkOo   2.) Black Hills Sacred Site land in trust Why do the nine tribes constituting the Great Sioux Nation, including those on Pine Ridge, staunchly refuse to accept $1.3 billion from the federal government? The refusal of the money pivots on a feud that dates back to the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, signed by Sioux tribes and Gen. William T. Sherman, that guaranteed the tribes “undisturbed use and occupation” of a swath of land that included the Black Hills, a resource-rich region of western South Dakota. But in 1877, one year after Gen. George Armstrong Custer’s infamous defeat at the hands of Crazy Horse at Little Bighorn and without the consent of “three-fourths of all adult male Indians” stipulated by the treaty, the government seized the Black Hills, along with their gold, and began profiting from the protected land.   On November 30th, 2012, Rosebud Sioux Tribal Chairman Cyril “Whitey” Scott, the purchase of the sacred lands in the black ills as a done deal. “I can tell you that Pe' Sla, the sacred land on behalf of the Oceti Sakowin, is secured. The $9 million was secured, Pe' Sla has been purchased.”   Additional Article Sources: http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/06/28/reclaiming-sacred-black-hills http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/north_america-july-dec11-blackhills_08-23/     3.) Should Tribes Trademark Their Names? In the United States, Native American names and symbols appear on many company products. Jeep Cherokee, Pontiac cars, Shawmut Bank, Mohawk Paper Company, Crazy Horse Malt Liquor and Sioux Industries are just a few examples. The federal and state systems of trademark registration can be a powerful way for Native American Nations to register and protect their names - and to stop companies from using their names on products, such as the Jeep Cherokee. trademark law regulates and protects the names and slogans that companies use to sell their products. The names and symbols of indigenous groups may be among the few remaining resources or cultural properties of many indigenous societies. Can the unauthorized use of Native names and symbols be stopped? Source: https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/united-states/whats-name-can-native-americans-control-outsi   Hour 2: "Birdie Sanders" Bernie Sanders interviewed by Steve Segaris, Senior Political editor CBS news and Kylie Atwood, a CBS news Producer.who cover Bernie Sanders Campaign Nationally. Kylie Asks Bernie if he has a "Spirit Animal" after a bird invaded one of his speeches. #BirdieSander Trended. Mention the audio quality, and why Internet broadcasts get bad name because of 1/2 ass work like this interview with Bernie sanders. "Tribal Self Sufficiency" Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia Canada, stated that a tribes success is to be self-sufficient, means to get off the federal dollar.