South Africa inmates embrace art to curb repeat offending
25 Jun 2026, 19:33 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com
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At a correctional facility in Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, visitors are greeted by something unexpected: an art gallery. The exhibition of inmates' artwork is part of the country’s effort to reduce repeat offending through rehabilitation programs behind bars.