Behind Bars and Beyond Glamorous: Inside Dr Nandipha Magudumana ‘s Lavish Prison Hair Salon
Dr Nandipha Magudumana has been making court appearances looking immaculate and polished, raising suspicions that she either enjoys special treatment in Kroostad prison or isn’t actually incarcerated.
On Thursday, the National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale, paid a visit to Kroostad prison alongside provincial officials, members of the media, and Correctional Services representatives.
Their purpose was to conduct a fact-finding mission, visiting Dr Nandipha Magudumana at Kroostad prison and her boyfriend, Thabo Bester, at Pretoria Khosi Mampura.
Dr Nandi Kept in Prison’s Hospital
Thobakgale toured the women’s facility in Kroonstad, Free State, where Dr. Magudumana is being held. She is currently accommodated in a communal cell within the hospital wing.
Thobakgale explained that this arrangement was necessary due to ongoing investigations. He clarified that she is not isolated but housed with other offenders.
“She is in this section because she is a high-profile offender, that is still under investigation. Number two is to ensure that she doesn’t get into contact with any item that would interfere with the process of investigations.”
Inside the Prison Salon Dr Nandipha Magudumana Prepares For Court Appearances
During the tour, members of the media managed to capture a video of the salon where Dr Nandipha Magudumana receives her hairstyling and makeup before attending court. They also had the opportunity to interview one of the salon’s hairdressers who has interacted with Dr. Magudumana.
Moyakazi Dlamini, an inmate at Kroonstad Women’s Prison, shared her experience of interacting with Dr. Magudumana at the facility’s salon. Dlamini mentioned that she had acquired new skills through prison-provided courses.
At the time of the visit, the salon was bustling with activity as inmates got their hair and nails done. It would be easy to mistake the salon for a facility outside Kroonstad Women’s Prison.
You can catch a glimpse of the salon in the video below:
🤔🤔🤔Dr. Nandipha’s hair salon at the Kroostad Prison where she is currently held. pic.twitter.com/xtuA8uPVAI
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