Rosemary Ndlovu caught with a cellphone in jail

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that it has charged convicted cop turned serial killer Rosemary Ndlovu after she was found with a cellphone.

Ndlovu was thrust in the spotlight after she was arrested for killing her family members so she can cash in on insurance. She cashed in R1.4 million from life insurance policies she had taken out on six people. These include her boyfriend (Yingwani Maurice Mabasa), sister (Aubrey Somisa Ndlovu), cousin (Witness Madala Homu), niece (Zanele Motha) and two nephews (Brilliant Mashego and Mayeni Mashaba).

The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg, sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, sentenced Rosemary Ndlovu to six life terms in November 2021 for the killings.

ROSEMARY NDLOVU CAUGHT WITH CELLPHONE IN JAIL

In a statement, DCS confirmed that Ndlovu was charged for contravening the Correctional Services Act

DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said inmates found in possession of cellphones are charged in terms of Section 23 (1) of Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998.

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Nxumalo said the inmates are then reprimanded accordingly, a process which may involve a withdrawal of privileges for a specified period, reclassification (downgrade) and other punitive measures.

“Illegal activities and deviant behaviour by inmates has no place in correctional facilities. DCS is working towards achieving contraband free centres, hence different measures are being employed by means of removing all illegal items in our centres,” he added.

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