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Seven dangerous Zimbabwean inmates escape from jail in South Africa

The Department of Correctional Services and South African Police Service (SAPS) have launched a manhunt for seven inmates who escaped at Grahamstown Correctional Facility in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape.

JUST IN: Seven dangerous Zimbabwean inmates escape from jail

The inmates are said to have escaped in the early hours of Tuesday, 18 October.

INMATES ESCAPE IN MAKHANDA

The seven inmates are Zimbabwean nationals who were charged for rhino poaching.

Correctional Services said investigations have been instituted and the circumstances relating to the escape will be confirmed in due course.

“Correctional Services is appealing to the public to assist with any information that might lead to the rearrests of the escapees. They are considered dangerous and should not be confronted if spotted. Information should be shared with the nearest police station.”

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Images of the escapees are yet to be shared.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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