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South African prisoners are reportedly complaining about the Department of Correctional Services new meal plan, which offers less meat and “cheaper alternatives” like soya.

However, social media users have criticised the inmates’ backlash, labelling many of them “entitled.”

The department is headed by Minister Pieter Groenewald, who has facilitated a crackdown on unlawful practices as well as cost-saving measures.

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PRISONERS UNHAPPY WITH ‘PAP AND EGGS’ NEW MEAL PLAN

According to TimesLive, several prisoners have complained about the Department of Correctional Services’ new meal plan. A new meal being introduced to inmates includes pap and eggs.

The publication claims that the department, under the guidance of Minister Pieter Groenewald, is hoping to save R200 million with its budget cut.

NEW MEAL PLAN DISTRESSES PRISONERS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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