Cape Town — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed that an inmate has escaped from the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre.
In a statement, the DCS said Yanga Wayithi (35) escaped from the prison. He was serving a six-month sentence for theft and trespassing and was assigned to a work team responsible for maintaining the facility’s grounds.
“The South African Police Service (Saps) has been notified, and a case of escape from Lawful custody has been opened. The Department of Correctional Services’ tracing team is actively working to ensure a swift rearrest. Additionally, an internal investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances of the escape, with the findings informing any further action to be taken,” Department spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo said.
The Department said a manhunt is underway for the suspect and the public ahs been urged to stay vigilant for any suspicious activity and to report it to the authorities. Updates will be given to the public once information is made available.
On the day that the DCS is talking about prisoner escapes, an inmate escapes from Pollsmoor.
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