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.

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.