Rioting prisoners started the fire at the Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Facility in Makhado. A fire that rioting prisoners started at the Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Facility in Makhado, Limpopo, on Monday, has claimed the life of an inmate who was serving a sentence for murder and malicious damage to property. Correctional services department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said all three centres at the facility were gutted. News24 previously reported that the Department of Correctional Services said the fire destroyed the kitchen and the maintenance section's green and blue centres. "The Department of Correctional Services will continue to offer assistance to Kutama Sinthumule Facility until the site is cleared and properly cordoned off.

Source: News 24 August 08, 2023 09:47 UTC