Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Pollsmoor escapee rearrested

An inmate who escaped the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre was located and rearrested on Wednesday.

This comes a day after Yanga Wayithi escaped from prison.

COURTESY: Department of Correctional Services


The Department of Correctional Service’s spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, says Wayithi is back at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre. Nxumalo says he will face additional charges for escaping the correctional centre.

‘’A full scale investigation is underway to determine the circumstances around the escape and appropriate measures will be taken against any lapses identified. Additionally, security protocols at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre are under review to prevent similar incidents in the future.’’

Reacting to Wayithi’s swift rearrest, the National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Thobakgale said

"This arrest reaffirms our commitment to upholding the integrity of the correctional system. We remain resolute in ensuring that all offenders are held accountable, and that public safety remains our top priority.”

 

Done By: Elona Sibunzi

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