Two officials stabbed in Westville prison
Two officials have been stabbed by remand detainees at Durban's Westville prison.
The Correctional Services Department says the pair was attacked this morning when detainees were being let out of their cells.
Spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo says the perpetrators have been identified – and will disciplinary processes and be criminally charged.
"We shall never be apologetic about our resolve to restore order within the means available to us whenever the state is attacked, hence we will unleash necessary force against those who attack our officials."
