Alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield.
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an urgent application brought by alleged gang 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield, who challenged his transfer from Pollsmoor to Brandvlei prisons, and subsequently to Helderstroom Correctional Centre, claiming his constitutional rights were infringed while being kept in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day while he suffered psychological stress.
Authorities in the Department of Correctional Services in turn said Stanfield had associations with the Firm gang and links to organised crime, and was involved in a high-profile case.
They were also concerned that he may have connections within Pollsmoor Prison and the trial against alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack was still running.
They denied he was placed in solitary confinement and said he faced disciplinary action after a cellphone was found inside his cell.
