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 allowed only 15 minutes outside his cell daily to exercise, use the toilet, and shower in a communal bathroom. The Rhodesian Prison Service treated white prisoners differently than black prisoners, with the latter facing harsher conditions. Black inmates received only two sets of clothes and were given plain sadza and vegetables for every meal.