Pollsmoor
1Min
South Africa
Oct 30, 2025
National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale has strongly condemned the attack, expressing deep concern over the loss of life and reiterating that, “attacks of this nature are unwarranted and deeply saddening, especially when lives are lost.”
Two inmates were killed and several officials attacked during a violent altercation at Pollsmoor Remand Correctional Facility in Cape Town.
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed the incident, which took place on Wednesday morning, and said the situation was brought under control after officials intervened to contain the violence.
National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale has strongly condemned the attack, expressing deep concern over the loss of life and reiterating that, “attacks of this nature are unwarranted and deeply saddening, especially when lives are lost.”
According to the department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said the incident involved a stabbing attack directed at officials, prompting the use of force in an attempt to restore order.
“Calm has since been restored at the facility, and the injured have been transported to hospital for medical treatment.As per standard procedure, the South African Police Service (SAPS) was called to the scene and DCS will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident,” Nxumalo said.
