Zonderwater Prison
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Background
Zonderwater Prison, also known as Zonderwater Correctional Services, is a prison in Cullinan, 10 km outside Rayton in Gauteng, South Africa. It is managed by the South African Department of Correctional Services. Some of South Africa's most notorious prisoners in history were held here. During World War II, Zonderwater housed tens of thousands of Italian POWs. These prisoners were actively engaged in cultural, sports, and manufacturing activities to maintain morale.
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- Wikipedia — Wikimedia Foundation
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