Seven inmates escaped from the Grahamstown Correctional Facility in the Eastern Cape in the early hours of Tuesday.
Department of Correctional Services (DCS) spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says the prisoners are all charged with rhino poaching.
Circumstances relating to their escape are still sketchy.
The names of the inmates are Nhamo Muyambo, Francis Chito, Trymore Chauke, Luvuyo September, Abraham Moyane, Simba Masinge and Bennet Kwamile.
Nxumalo says the inmates are considered to be dangerous.
“The DCS is appealing to the public to assist with any information that may lead to the re-arrest of the seven. We consider them to be extremely dangerous and when spotted we urge the public to contact the nearest police station as apprehending them might become dangerous. The images of the seven will be shared during the day. Any information may assist, it is urgent we get the seven behind bars.”
Editorial Note: Earlier our story indicated that one of the inmates is a South African national which was incorrect. All seven are Zimbabwean nationals arrested for rhino poaching.
