The Numbers Gang is a South African crime organization that originated as an African nationalist organisation. It is believed that they are present in most South African prisons. The gang was founded in KwaZulu-Natal. [1] [2] The gang is divided into groups — the 26s, 27s and 28s. It is one of the oldest crime organizations in the world.

The history of the numbers gang differs from gang to gang, however, there are a few agreements between the different gang members. The 28’s believe in Nongoloza and the 27’s believe in Kilikijan. The time differs as to when the groups actually got together, however, it has been mentioned that it was sometime between 1880 and 1890.

2023年4月28日 · The Numbers gang has its own parliament, economy, court and punishment, but what is crucial in gang life is Sabela, the secret language used to identify a member.

Numbers Gang South Africa Prison Documentary The Numbers Gang (or the Numbers Gangs and associated with different numbers in different prisons is a prison gang with one of the most...

2018年3月13日 · It’s a world you enter through blood and most likely leave in a coffin. The Number gangs that rule South Africa’s prisons are notoriously ruthless and secretive. For Welcome Witbooi at age 17,...

2022年8月13日 · Watch the Full Podcast Below.https://youtu.be/J5GL92Me1ZAIn this clip from the podcast with Turner Adams we talk about the history of the Numbers Prison Gang.

In this video, we take an in-depth look at South Africa’s notorious prison gangs—the 26s, 27s, and 28s, collectively known as the Numbers Gang. Operating within the country's most dangerous...

This account explores the evolution of the Numbers gang; key initiation practices through which arrivals are integrated; the quasi-military command and rank structures of the three Numbers' divisions; the role and function of Sabela as a medium of communication, and the meaning of tattoos as a source of gang identification and cohesion.

Members must be active in the gangs duties and cant just laze around; The 26's keep the prisons alive and are responsible for acquiring supplies of money, drugs, cigarettes and other luxuries and known for beating the system; The wealth they bring into the prison system must be shared with the 28's, if the 28's are low on resources

2023年10月19日 · The Numbers Gang, originally founded as a prison gang, boasts one of the most fearsome reputations in South Africa. While they originated in KwaZulu-Natal, it is believed that they have a...