No special visits for Block, says prison official after Sisulu turned away

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The department of correctional services on Tuesday responded to allegations by tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu that she and reverend Alan Boesak were unfairly denied access to prisoner John Block at a Northern Cape prison.

The department of correctional services says there was nothing untoward in turning tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu back when she tried to see disgraced former ANC leader John Block in prison on Tuesday. File photo.The department of correctional services on Tuesday responded to allegations by tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu that she and reverend Alan Boesak were unfairly denied access to prisoner John Block at a Northern Cape prison.

In a statement, DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said Block, an ANC member who is in jail for money-laundering and corruption, was allowed visitors like any other prisoner, but no special provisions would be made for him to see visitors outside normal visiting hours or days. “There is nothing in law prohibiting ministers from visiting inmates. However, the same procedures meant for members of the public apply equally to the executive and individuals who may want to provide spiritual support.

Block is serving 15 years for money laundering and corruption. He began serving his sentence in November 2018.

 

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