EDITORIAL | The pattern of prison escapes is unnerving, not to mention the inside jobs
What to know about EDITORIAL
The recapture of convicted criminal Edward Khomotso Madiba within 72 hours of his brazen escape from the Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre in North West brings an undeniable sense of relief, but it offers absolutely no comfort.
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What happened
The recapture of convicted criminal Edward Khomotso Madiba within 72 hours of his brazen escape from the Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre in North West brings an undeniable sense of relief, but it offers absolutely no comfort.
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