JOHANNESBURG - Two inmates attacked and stabbed three prison officials at the St Albans Correctional Centre in Gqeberha on Wednesday morning.
Correctional Services says it will be taking action against them.
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It adds that a full internal investigation will take place.
The department's spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says no form of assault will be tolerated.
"The officials were treated, one has been discharged," he said.