Madiba Back Behind Bars After Jailbreak | Johannesburg News

Edward Madiba, the convict who escaped Rooigrond prison after 72 harrowing hours, is back behind bars—arrested by Thursday following his dramatic jailbreak. Serving a 20-year sentence for robbery, illegal firearms, and kidnapping, Madiba allegedly cut through his cell bars to flee. The Department of Correctional Services has suspended eight prison staff as authorities investigate the security breach. Commissioner Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale confirmed his recapture, signaling the end of the chase—and a major reckoning for prison oversight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7beec9defa92f6f5