The SA Human Rights Commission says it will investigate allegations that prison guards at the Mangaung Correctional Centre are compelled to strip naked as part of a security search.
The commission said such conduct should be taken seriously.
"These are serious allegations and the commission is taking them seriously. Commissioner Chris Nissen, responsible for policing and human rights, will soon meet with the management of the prison and other stakeholders to ascertain more details regarding allegations as reported in the media. Those with more information should report same to the commission," said spokesperson Wisani Baloyi.
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union said it was not aware of the matter.
“Our provincial structure is consistently in touch with members, including in this very centre. They are not aware of such information as it has never been raised with them. They will, however, interrogate it,” said union spokesperson Richard Mamabolo.
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