Convicted Serial Killer Rosemary Ndlovu has been caught in possession of a cellphone by officials from the Department of Correctional Services. Unfortunately for Ndlovu, this means she will face the consequences of breaking the law once again, but this time from within the confines of a prison cell.
Rosemary Ndlovu’s name has been widely known due to her alleged involvement in a series of shocking murders for life insurance claims.
Her arrest and subsequent trial have captivated the public’s attention, eager to see justice served. However, it seems that Ndlovu’s disregard for the rules and defiance of authority knows no bounds.
The possession of a cellphone by a prisoner is strictly prohibited due to security and privacy concerns. These devices can serve as a means for communication, coercion, or even as tools for criminal activities from within the prison walls. It is no wonder that such a serious offense is met with severe consequences.
According to the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998, Section 23 (1), inmates found with cellphones are charged and face disciplinary measures. The DCS believes that inmates engaging in illegal activities and deviant behavior should have no place in correctional facilities.
The DCS says it is committed to creating contraband-free centers and is employing various measures to remove all illegal items from their facilities. In this pursuit, inmates found with cellphones are reprimanded accordingly, which may include the withdrawal of privileges for a specified period, reclassification (downgrade), and additional punitive measures.
Rosemary Ndlovu Caught with Cellphone: Facing the Consequences Inside Prison
The case of Rosemary Ndlovu is a chilling reminder of the heinous crimes she committed.
Ndlovu, a former policewoman, was found guilty of murdering her live-in lover and five of her relatives between 2012 and 2018. She cunningly took out life and insurance policies for her targets and collected a substantial amount of money, totaling R1.4m, in payouts after their deaths.
The severity of her crimes led to Ndlovu receiving six life sentences for the murders. Additionally, she received 10 years each for four counts of fraud, seven charges of incitement to commit murder, and for attempting to murder her mother, Maria Mushawana. The case shocked the nation and exemplifies the importance of justice being served.
Ndlovu’s murder spree came to an end when she was recorded trying to hire an undercover police officer and another man posing as hitmen to burn her sister Joyce and her five children alive inside their house. This evidence led to her arrest and eventual conviction.
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