Weekend Argus reports that the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that a violent incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the Pollsmoor prison during which officials were attacked and two inmates lost their lives.

The disturbance began when a group of inmates launched a stabbing attack on DCS officials. Force was used to restore order and calm has since been restored at the facility. All those injured were transported to hospital for medical treatment. Police were called to the scene, and both the SA Police Service and the DCS will conduct thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Thobakgale condemned the attack and expressed his deep concern over the violence.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Tracy-Lynn Ruiters at Weekend Argus

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