Manhunt launched for escaped offender Edward Khomotso Madiba

The Department of Correctional Services has launched a manhunt for an offender who escaped from Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre, near Mahikeng in the North West Province on Sunday 6 September.

The escapee, Edward Khomotso Madiba, was being detained in the single cells on a further charge relating to a previous escape when he managed to break out of the correctional centre.

Preliminary information indicates that Madiba cut through the burglar-bar door of the single cells.

Spokesperson for the department, Singabakho Nxumalo says a total of eight officials have been served with notices of contemplation of suspension pending the outcome of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape.

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