The High Court in Mutare just pushed for better jail buildings across Zimbabwe. Judge Siziba made this big call after Michael Mundandishe took his bad jail story to court. Mundandishe spent time locked up at fifty years old because he held a meeting without permission. The awful places where guards kept him broke basic human rights rules under Zimbabwe law. His lawyer from Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights helped bring these facts to light.
Mundandishe told the court about gross toilet problems all prisoners shared. He had no place to wash up except open spaces where everyone could see him. These nasty living spots failed to keep basic human respect. Judge Siziba agreed with what Mundandishe said about these awful conditions. The judge called these places "inhuman" under the law.
The Mirror News first wrote this story about the court fight. Judge Siziba ordered that all cells must have working flush toilets immediately. Each cell also needs proper wash basins where people can clean themselves. Every jail must add private shower spaces with walls or curtains. These changes aim to restore basic respect to anyone held by police or prison staff.
This case sounds very close to what happened at Mutimurefu Prison two years ago. Back in 2022, prisoners there washed themselves using toilet bowls because they had no buckets. Judge Mawadze heard about that mess back then. He made officers look into those claims when The Mirror shared that story.
Judge Siziba showed how courts can force better treatment for people behind bars. His firm ruling makes sure jails follow what the Zimbabwe Constitution promises everyone. Legal helpers like Passmore Nyakureba play a huge part in these fights. They stand up for people when the system treats them badly. Without brave lawyers pushing back, many awful jail problems might stay hidden forever.
Mundandishe told the court about gross toilet problems all prisoners shared. He had no place to wash up except open spaces where everyone could see him. These nasty living spots failed to keep basic human respect. Judge Siziba agreed with what Mundandishe said about these awful conditions. The judge called these places "inhuman" under the law.
The Mirror News first wrote this story about the court fight. Judge Siziba ordered that all cells must have working flush toilets immediately. Each cell also needs proper wash basins where people can clean themselves. Every jail must add private shower spaces with walls or curtains. These changes aim to restore basic respect to anyone held by police or prison staff.
This case sounds very close to what happened at Mutimurefu Prison two years ago. Back in 2022, prisoners there washed themselves using toilet bowls because they had no buckets. Judge Mawadze heard about that mess back then. He made officers look into those claims when The Mirror shared that story.
Judge Siziba showed how courts can force better treatment for people behind bars. His firm ruling makes sure jails follow what the Zimbabwe Constitution promises everyone. Legal helpers like Passmore Nyakureba play a huge part in these fights. They stand up for people when the system treats them badly. Without brave lawyers pushing back, many awful jail problems might stay hidden forever.
