At first, while still on death row, he was allowed to leave his cell for only 15 minutes per day, during which he was expected to exercise, empty his toilet bucket, and have a shower in the communal washroom. The Rhodesia Prison Service maintained different facilities and rules for white and black prisoners, the latter being subject to significantly inferior conditions. Black inmates were given just two sets of clothes and were fed plain sadza and vegetables for every meal.
Initially, while still on death row, he was permitted to leave his cell for only 15 minutes daily, during which he was expected to exercise, empty his toilet bucket, and shower in the communal washroom. The Rhodesian Prison Service implemented different facilities and regulations for white and black prisoners, with the latter facing significantly inferior conditions. Black inmates were provided just two sets of clothing and were fed plain sadza and vegetables at every meal.