Manhunt launched for escapee at Rooigrond prison in North West

. * Whitespace between elements are ignored. For example: * foo bar abc * will become: * foo bar abc 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 . The escapee, Edward Khomotso Madiba was being detained in a single cell 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 cell. 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. “Correctional Services has launched a manhunt for an offender who escaped from Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre, near Mahikeng in the North West Province, on 6 September 2026.

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