Three escape after beating court officer

By SIBONGILE MKANI Court Reporter A MTHATHA Magistrates Court official is fighting for his life in hospital after being attacked at the court by three awaiting trial prisoners on Friday afternoon. The police inspector, who cannot be named to protect him from reprisal by the escapees, is in hospital struggling to speak after sustaining severe injuries from the beating. Police spokesperson Superintendent Mzukisi Fatyela said the man was escorting the three prisoners to court when they suddenly...