Prison Escapes
latest news & developments
The Mozambican criminal who escaped from South African prisons, twice
A rhino-poaching suspect, who recently escaped from police custody, has been identified as a criminal who was serving multiple life sentences when he broke out of prison last year
Hundreds escape, 11 dead after DRC prison attack
More than 900 inmates are missing after armed assailants launched a coordinated attack on Kangwayi prison.
White paper promises changes for those awaiting trial
The white paper clarifies that awaiting-trial detainees may not be held in the South African Police Service cells after their first court appearance.
IPID to probe deadly prison truck bomb blast
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate will lead the investigation into the bomb blast which killed three prisoners on Monday.
Annanias Mathe case postponed
The case against C-max escapee Annanias Mathe was postponed by the Johannesburg High Court on Monday.
Opposition parties demand answers to escape bid
Political parties are demanding answers after four prisoners, who were handcuffed and locked in leg irons, managed to make a bid for freedom.