Minister Cleans House as Inmate Escapes | Johannesburg News

Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald is cracking down hard—sacking four top officials, including the CFO, amid a major fraud probe tied to a coal tender. With Hawks now investigating and a forensic audit looming, Groenewald’s message is clear: corruption won’t be tolerated. Meanwhile, at Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre near Mahikeng, an inmate with a history of escapes broke out by cutting through his cell door, sparking a manhunt and renewed scrutiny over overcrowding and crumbling infrastructure. The Hawks are calling for public tips as they dig into whether negligence or security failures enabled the escape. 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/e9fa38560ace3693