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Several people were injured and taken to hospital for medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The South African Police Service (SAPS) attended the scene, while DCS has launched an internal investigation to determine what led to the violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale condemned the attack, calling it \u201cunwarranted and deeply saddening, especially when lives are lost\u201d in such a Pollsmoor prison attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and reaffirmed the department\u2019s commitment to maintaining safety and discipline across all correctional centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe department assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to protect both officials and inmates,\u201d Thobakgale said, addressing the concerns following the Pollsmoor prison attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DCS has urged the public to remain patient as investigations continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more 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