In a stunning turn of events, convicted fraudster Jermain Prim has been stripped of his prison privileges for a period of 42 days. The decision came after Prim conducted an exclusive interview with eNCA, where he implicated Sports, Arts & Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie in drug cartels. The Minister has categorically denied the allegations.
Bridgette Prim, Jermain’s mother, confirmed the disciplinary action in an exclusive interview with eNCA. She revealed that the sanctions were handed down during a disciplinary hearing at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Services on Thursday morning. Bridgette explained that her son was found guilty under Section 23 of the Correctional Services Act, which pertains to disciplinary infringements that threaten security, order, or safety within a facility.
The charges against Prim stem from his interview, in which he made the bold claim linking McKenzie to drug cartels. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has since launched a full-scale investigation into how Prim was able to make the call to eNCA’s Heidi Giokos from prison. However, Bridgette Prim has criticized the investigation, contending that due process was not followed.
Despite the disciplinary action, Bridgette maintains that her son did not violate any rules. She claims that Jermain made the call in the presence of the wardens and followed the correct procedures, including registering the call in the call log book. “No cell phone, no contraband—nothing was found, “she said emphasizing that Jermain may not have been aware that he required permission to conduct the interview but still followed the proper channels.
The sanctions have led to Jermain’s transfer back to the C-Max section at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility, a move that Bridgette fears could compromise his safety and wellbeing. She has expressed concerns that her son’s life is being threatened by those he has whistleblown against, and has called for his return to the Johannesburg Correctional Centre. “Jermaine is no flight risk.
He has been moved up and down to prisons. This is a sinister force, “she added.
When contacted by eNCA, DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said they could not publicly disclose details of ongoing or internal disciplinary proceedings within the department. Nxumalo emphasized the importance of maintaining procedural fairness, institutional integrity, and the rights of all parties involved in such processes.
Source: enca
Original author: Zandile.Khumalo
