I Survived Sexual Violence In Prison

JDI-SA in partnership with The Agenda Network brings you the story of a courageous survivor-Vusi Skosana. He opens-up about the sexual abuse he endured in Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility, in Pretoria.
Vusi is committed to raising public awareness about sexual abuse in detention.
Just Detention International-SA (JDI-SA) is a health and human rights organisation that seeks to end sexual abuse in detention.
If you or anyone you know experienced sexual violence in detention and needs support, please reach out to our counselling partners:
Lifeline Johannesburg: 011 728 1331, WhatsApp: [phone] or the Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment Programme on [phone] and [phone].
Visit JDI-SA’s website: southafrica.justdetention.org

[@mbhebheniontrading3056]

its crazy how everyone is commenting on visuals and subtitles and nobody said anything about this guys traumatic experience.

[@MrIggy6]

Dude !!!!!!this dude was perpertually sexually abused and let down by the system , and people wanna discuss subtitles and camera and shit like that .. LIKE WHATS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE , is it because his a black gay men and his trauma is not important ??

[@NjabuloMcambi]

Because they never put subtitles on their videos and people have been demanding them!

[@TraceTheFace62]

It’s not crazy. People can comment on whatever they want ❤

[@compton8301]

We live in a sick world. 🚮

[@nicosekano5942]

how will people relate if some of them can't understand the language & need the subtitles

[@thatomanale]

Wow visuals and subtitles Agenda Network is going places🔥

[@avonassac5146]

About time y'all put subtitles, nice touch

[@lindamposula1647]

I am from Mamelodi west and Vusi literally stays a few streets away from me...One of the most humble & respectful guys I know la e kasi, its shocking to hear what he's been through . He didn't deserve this at all 😞😞😓

[@o.c2231]

Sorry mate, those are horrible human beings! Time heals everything 💪

[@victoriamokoatle8241]

He is a survivor nd not a victim thank u Vusi for trusting us with ur pain

[@daemonblack5647]

So this guy was arrested for shoplifting wow petty crimes can have real consequences😔

[@bonniem5963]

This is so scary and sad, it also sounds like the prison officials were complicit in his abuse and perhaps the abuse of others in prison. To have gone through all that in 6 months for shoplifting is wild. This should be one of those indicators that the prison system is broken

[@mbhebheniontrading3056]

prison guards are the ones that pimp the prisoners out, for like R20-R50 can you imagine

[@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN]

worldwide, anywhere the system doesn't hold people accountable for this kind of crime, especially when there is so little accountability that it's likely for prison staff that NOBODY in their life outside the prison ever knows anything, these things will be rampant. one sad aspect of human life in modern civilization. I don't suspect people in the conditions we evolved under did such things

[@susanisaacs7487]

You are so brave sharing your story Vusi. I'm a qualified psychiatric nurse, reti6from a big budy state hosp. We get inmates from number gang prison. I nursed so many brutally and severely assaulted raped inmates. Your story give me flashbacks how they come in, contracted HIV&AIDS, Tuberculosis and some with colostomy bags. My interventions with some prison warders they feel stressed and nothing they van do. I know i have a duty, a oath the inmate is in my nursing care. Strongs Vusi. From Cape Town ❤

[@TraceTheFace62]

I want to give him a big hug 🥺💔 this is so heartbreaking

[@WhoodinisAnswer]

Subtitles and fresh camera work and editing well done!

[@lbaker_SA]

I hope this man has healed from this trauma 💔💔

[@mashudunxumalo9440]

The Prison rapes happen to many people but they never share their experiences thank you my brother for sharing yours eye awakening and traumatizing continue to share your story it might stop other young people from committing crimes that could lend them in the big hole

[@mhlabuthinisibiya8454]

This channel is humble, and listens to its subscribers. Great work great stories guys

[@el_guapo_him_who_remains]

I like the upgrade with the visuals 🤝. Documentary style 🤝....

[@PhumsTest]

This episode made me angry 😠 😡. How does another prisoner tell another prisoner to switch cells, mind boggling. Who is in control there the officials or prisoners. What a terrible ordeal. Is the Minister of Justice & Correctional services Ronald Lamola watching this channel, hayi no man where is the correction part in correctional services and all he did was shoplift which I'm not condoning. Jesus people are suffering out here.

[@busangphalama8686]

My brother your story is heart breaking, thank you for telling it like it is......the trauma is enormous, no one deserves such...hope you get well.

[@drcst878]

Prison is something else...so sorry for what you went through...I so wish our youth can really listen and understand how life is like in there..May the good Lord gives you more strength to try and recover..good luck

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Moving Story - thanks for the brilliant production value. Keep it up.

[@zimmim6738]

Yhooo imagine being forced into three abusive relationships 😭

[@idliketobeleftalone]

that's terrible and this happens and could happen to the best of us.

[@sweetsour2425]

This is beautiful to watch...the quality is unparalleled

[@lebohangmotaung1752]

This is beautiful work admin

[@compton8301]

Thanks for sharing your story. Sorry for what you went through.

[@Sim_SMak]

Sooo happy for your 100K🎉 Also you’re finally monetised 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@Glm8]

But you get monetised from 1000 mos

[@NjabuloMcambi]

They got monetized loooong time ago

[@jomatlhare5146]

I know Bra Vusi from Pretoria. I never knew he went to prison. Thanks for sharing Vee.

[@YoutubeUser..]

Brilliant video editing, subtitles and story. Top class

[@lebo552]

😔sad and scary stuff! You were too innocent and open to these guys (shows that you are a pure heart).

[@Purple_33]

No we've graduated , we need an hour long doccie not part 1,2,3 🙏🏾

[@collinmagagula319]

Bite size is better

[@manonthe2857]

BEST CHANNEL EVER!!!!!!!

[@kabelomakoli199]

You guys post more content on Facebook than this youtube channel, why is that?

[@babyk10111]

At 6:26 you can actually see how badly the whole experience affected him... So much trauma right there 😔 Hope he's better.

[@tiwanaloves]

The saddest thing is it’s happening to someone at this moment .

[@phindilemahlangu6328]

I've heard all these guy's stories about prison life and what they went through but this 1 😭😭

[@banziimavuso9974]

I would be so scared if I were him. The whistles and the vibes from those kinds of men makes me appreciate being a woman. I wouldn't wish such a life for anyone. It sucks man.

[@idliketobeleftalone]

we are the most targeted when it comes to rape or sexual assault/abuse tho

[@Star-hg1kt]

Man prison is effing hell. All the best to this man and u know I hope there's karma coming their way.

[@bantwana3038]

Truth will set you free, so proud of you Mzilikazi ❤️🧡💛💚💜💙🖤

[@jaimia8626]

My heart broke with every word.

[@bridgetsanders1905]

I give you credit for that that you talk about it take the power out of it release yourself from being imprisoned in your mind God-bless you with a nice future

[@siphumelelelanga9571]

Yaze yabuhlungu indaba yaVusi. What a traumatic experience. I hope he heals and comes out victorious

[@supreme9801]

Subtitles finally 🥺🥺🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@thabomthimkulu5124]

big ups to the channel for listening to the comments and investing in subtitles

[@mbandilevilakazi3466]

Im sorry my brother .may you find healing

[@Jackson11326]

He’s from the same township as me Mams west .. so sorry for the trauma you went through

[@uyethembekamoyo5421]

You never ever tell anyone your release date! 😩

[@kamvacewu4579]

This is what I've also learned from watching these videos.

[@heathermbambeni529]

12:14 I thought when someone is about to be released, they stay in the isolation cell 🤔 Kanti khona I human trafficking in prison 😳sad story 😢

[@gontsephaloane1530]

A whole human trafficking where prison warders conspire with the prisoners 🤕

[@bongivelem6685]

Yhoo that's so true Heather, I never thought of human trafficking like that, but that's exactly what it is. 💔

[@mma206224398]

Oh poor guy I hope he is okay

[@louisachauke1630]

This is just too sad

[@pendingpacks9793]

Finally subtitles

[@nobuhlesokhulu5619]

Such is life😢💔

[@el_guapo_him_who_remains]

great content ❤️

[@dothadance1]

100% for communication skill

[@sihlemasondo2898]

Dankie groot man

[@simpleforex1299]

Hy nyambose good to know you,

[@bridgetsanders1905]

Nothing good ever comes out of anything that's evil The devil is dealing with them as we speak and God shows no mercy

[@serpentserpent9308]

Those South Africans 🇿🇦⛓️

[@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN]

Just Detention International is small despite being around for so long (under different names), their social medias and KZbin have such little interaction. YOU can do something REAL just by subscribing, watching the videos, thumbs up, comment for algorithm. Also - something to consider - so many charities have so many supporters, your support, while great, is a drop in the ocean. You support this small, underfunded group doing work that few recognize, and YOU make a significant impact. I am one man and I have little money, but I very much like that my little resources I can give make an actual impact for a group like JDI, and the people they work to serve And I very much believe that working to elevate the lowest among us, we have a greater impact, like, everything is connected and human suffering is human suffering. If you love people, helping to reduce the massive suffering of this one constantly overlooked minority truly accomplishes so much.

[@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN]

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[@lebzadlamini2844]

Prison is a death row 😱

[@yeahman9966]

Yho this is sad mxm

[@ayandabanks2872]

Theatre can be tricky. With the theatrics, it makes it immensely difficult to descern the facts from the falsifications. The intention is not any way to deminish the seriousness of the gentleman's story. However, if such presentations were to be hypothetically conducted in court, who would be able to disseminate the facts from the illusions? The stories shared in "confidence' to the interviewer yet somewhat attaining the nature of a conference were more raw and believable. The viewer is more involved in a case whereby an impression of the reformed (subjective) individual technically narrating to them (the viewer) is depicted - the questions were edited out. The current video involves a whole crew, several locations, acting and a number of days thus diluting the connection between the narrator and the viewer. The therapeutic element is eliminated whilst an element of fear is inducted. The old method reassembled a beautiful, implicit language. Question: How did the channel get to a 100k subscribers? Comment: Congratulations to TAN for getting partners and sponsors. The passion is well received. Lest we forget, the new is a product of the old. Recommendation: Inspiration should always derive from the core concept. Conclusion: Congratulations on the milestone. It is evident that action is indeed an equator between goals and dreams. The creativity is inspiring.

[@omphemetsechake2839]

Problem with you, is that you're too intelligent... 😂

[@bt7528]

Did he think they were gonna throw him a party when he told him his release date

[@lisamaine947]

I wish you had known what was coming & not informed that devil that you'd soon be leaving but how would you have known?Sorry, this is painful maan!

[@kgomotsobaloyi9622]

Damn...

[@voiceofreason1613]

This is devastating to hear man smh. So sorry you went through all that. How can they sell gay men in there that should be outlawed smh.

[@tebogom8054]

Damn, the story is painful... And the sound is not making it easy for some of us... Sorry man....

[@winteral011]

💔

[@duncantsolo3273]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 my heart breaks 4 this person, but I'm happy he survived ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@sunflawa]

Yhoooo 💔💔💔

[@tinotendamuguti5919]

In Zimbabwe there’s no such thing as prison rape or consensual sex between prisoners ,if you do that we give u two more years for every episode

[@regalherbsman5938]

That sounds incredible but also hard to believe

[@nomhlekhabomahlomoza9478]

😔😔

[@edmondmashilwane8215]

I wonder what he did?

[@ntsakonkuna7496]

Shoplifting

[@ReituJay]

🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️

[@centaur281]

🤗

[@t.i.f.f3640]

Musa Khawula

[@Mellita]

Was also thinking about him

[@gontsephaloane1530]

Weird comment but okay

[@lwazidlula628]

Lol

[@weindastreets9955]

Gay, Sangoma, manhood initiated, criminal minded. I'm literally not judging but trying to get the gist of his psychology.

[@sammytleane8380]

Same thing🤨

[@TalesFromTheCell]

Sounds to me he enjoyed getting TURNED OUT in PRISON

[@ssrider7]

I’m very very heterosexual,but damn poor guy.

[@oprahsalum8185]

Plz Jesus can cast away this spirit out of your life

[@NjabuloMcambi]

Why these gay ex-convicts looks like Mr JazziQ?🤣🤣

[@awribalhidugagk2949]

Should have hidden your gayness in jail.