Monique Muller, the former partner of television presenter Katlego Maboe, has spoken about the conditions she allegedly experienced during nearly three weeks in custody at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in Cape Town in October 2025.
Muller described alleged overcrowding, limited access to outdoor areas, difficulties using telephone facilities and incidents involving violence and medical emergencies among detainees. The Department of Correctional Services has rejected her account, describing the allegations as “completely fallacious”.
According to Muller, her detention followed an incident in which she accepted a lift after a night out. She said the vehicle was stopped by metro police, who allegedly discovered a firearm beneath the driver’s seat.
All six occupants were arrested in connection with the discovery. Muller maintained that the firearm did not belong to her and said the charges against her were subsequently withdrawn.
Her account of the detention has drawn attention to the conditions she alleges women experienced inside the correctional facility, although the specific incidents she described have not been independently verified.
Allegations of Severe Overcrowding
Muller claimed that approximately 90 women were accommodated in a single cell during her detention. According to her account, the cell had only one toilet and a broken shower.
The reported conditions raised concerns about sanitation, privacy and access to basic facilities for the women held in the cell.
Muller also alleged that detainees had limited opportunities to leave their cells. She claimed that, during her nearly three-week stay, the women were allowed outside for only 15 minutes on two occasions.
She further described difficulties accessing telephone services, which she said made communication with people outside the facility challenging.
The Department of Correctional Services has disputed her allegations and maintained that appropriate measures are in place to oversee detainees’ safety, healthcare and general welfare.
Alleged Violence and Medical Emergencies
Muller also described several disturbing incidents that she claimed occurred during her time inside Pollsmoor.
Among the incidents she recounted was an alleged case in which a woman gave birth inside a cell. She also described an incident in which another inmate allegedly had her finger bitten off.
Muller further claimed that a detainee was severely assaulted and that prison officials did not intervene immediately.
In another allegation, she said an injured inmate waited three days before receiving medical attention.
These accounts raise questions about the response to medical emergencies and alleged violence within the facility. However, the available information does not independently establish the circumstances surrounding the incidents or confirm the response by correctional officials in each case.
Muller also alleged that warders threatened to punish her after she complained about the conditions inside the prison.
The Department of Correctional Services has rejected her account as false. No independent verification of the specific allegations has been established in the information available for this report.
Correctional Services Responds to Allegations
The Department of Correctional Services rejected Muller’s allegations and stated that serious incidents of the nature she described would ordinarily be reported, recorded and investigated.
The department said healthcare professionals provide primary medical care to detainees and that patients can be referred to public hospitals when necessary. It also stated that established procedures are in place for handling medical emergencies.
Regarding access to telephone services and staff availability, the department said staffing levels and personnel deployment were continuously monitored and that inmates were not left without supervision.
DCS also disputed claims relating to overcrowding, sanitation and food. It said accommodation arrangements were determined by available space, the classification of the facility and security requirements. Meals, according to the department, must meet prescribed nutritional standards.
However, the department did not provide incident-specific records establishing what happened in each of the cases Muller described.
The competing accounts leave the allegations disputed, with no independent confirmation of the specific incidents detailed by Muller.
Firearm Charges Withdrawn
Muller’s detention followed her arrest in October 2025 on a charge relating to the alleged illegal possession of a firearm. She appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court alongside other accused in the matter.
Muller has maintained that she was not in possession of the firearm found during the incident. The National Prosecuting Authority subsequently withdrew the charges against her.
Her account of the detention emerged after the legal proceedings and her efforts to clear her name.
Connection to Katlego Maboe
Muller is the former partner of television presenter Katlego Maboe, with whom she shares a son. Their relationship attracted widespread public attention in 2020 following allegations of infidelity and domestic abuse made against Maboe. He denied the abuse allegations.
The dispute became a major public controversy and affected Maboe’s professional standing at the time. He later returned to television.
Muller has also alleged that misleading reports surrounding her arrest could affect the ongoing custody dispute involving their son.
The custody-related claims and the allegations about Pollsmoor concern separate matters. The withdrawal of the firearm charges does not, on its own, establish whether the alleged incidents inside the correctional centre occurred.
Muller’s account has renewed attention on the treatment of women awaiting trial and the conditions in which detainees are held. The Department of Correctional Services maintains that its procedures provide for inmate safety, healthcare and oversight.
The allegations of violence, delayed medical assistance, overcrowding and restricted access to facilities remain disputed and have not been independently verified.
Pretoria Pub Bans Motorcycle Club Patches After Fatal Shooting
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A pub in Pretoria has banned motorcycle club patches from its premises following a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured.
Little Britain Pub, situated at the Waterkloof Lifestyle Centre in Waterkloof Ridge, announced the restriction with immediate effect after the shooting on Saturday evening, 10 October 2026.
The establishment said the decision applied equally to all motorcycle clubs and was not intended to blame any particular club or the broader biking community.
Despite the new rule, the pub confirmed that it would continue welcoming motorcycle enthusiasts, maintaining its position as a bike-friendly venue while introducing changes aimed at improving safety.
One man killed and another critically injured
The shooting occurred at approximately 20:00 at the Waterkloof Lifestyle Centre on Cliff Avenue.
According to Tshwane police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, preliminary information indicated that an argument allegedly broke out between the suspect and one of the victims before a firearm was drawn and a shot was fired.
Police believe the bullet struck the surviving victim before passing through him and hitting another man, aged 55.
Preliminary information indicated that only one shot was fired and that one cartridge was recovered at the scene.
When police arrived, emergency services were treating an injured man who had sustained a gunshot wound to the right side of his chest, with an exit wound to his back.
He was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
A second man, aged 55, was found inside the pub near the entrance with a gunshot wound to the middle of his chest. He was declared dead at the scene.
No other injuries were reported in connection with the shooting.
The pub described the incident as having occurred outside the venue, while police reported finding the injured man in front of the entrance and the deceased man inside, close to the entrance.
Suspect arrested after allegedly fleeing on motorcycle
Police said the suspect reportedly left the scene on a motorcycle after the shooting. He was subsequently traced and arrested.
The 55-year-old suspect faces charges of murder and attempted murder and was expected to appear in the Hatfield Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 12 October 2026.
According to preliminary police information, the two victims were members of the Macs Biker Group, while the suspect was reportedly affiliated with the Crusaders Biker Group. These affiliations form part of the preliminary information reported about the case.
Brooklyn police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Pub introduces ban on motorcycle club patches
Following the incident, Little Britain Pub announced that motorcycle club patches would no longer be permitted on its premises.
The establishment expressed condolences to the family and friends of the man who died and extended its thoughts to the injured man and his loved ones.
The pub said it hoped the injured man would make a full recovery.
Management stressed that the restriction applied to all motorcycle clubs and should not be interpreted as an accusation against any particular organisation or against motorcycle enthusiasts generally.
The pub also announced plans to upgrade its security measures, identifying the safety of customers and staff as its highest priority.
The establishment said its relationship with the biking community would continue despite the new restriction, noting the support and friendships built over the years.
The investigation into the fatal shooting remains ongoing, with the suspect facing prosecution on charges relating to the death of one man and the attempted murder of the survivor.
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