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UPDATE: Escaped prisoner takes hostage
The escapee is believed to have stolen a firearm, and taken a person hostage.
One person has been taken hostage by the prisoner, who escaped custody at the Madadeni Magistrates Court earlier today.
The perpetrator is said to be armed and dangerous.
An official source explained the escapee has been linked to a crime syndicate, involving the hijacking of trucks transporting cigarettes.
The prisoner was also implicated in several armed robberies.
An official statement on the prison break, from Captain Shooz Magudulela, on behalf of the SAPS, is expected this afternoon.
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