Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt for five
Zimbabweans and two South Africans, who escaped from remand prison in
Modimolle, Limpopo province on Saturday evening.
Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe
confirmed the developments yesterday.
He said the seven broke out of their holding cells at
around 8pm during a routine service by the police.
Col Ngoepe said the circumstances surrounding their escape
would be made available after they have completed their investigations.
“It is alleged that these prisoners escaped during the
routine service by the police and they were identified as as Philani Ndebele
(Zimbabwean), Thapelo Mello (South African) and Themba Ncube (Zimbabwean), who
were all arrested for contravening sections of the explosives Act,” he said.
“The other suspects are Sello Rengane (South African), who
was arrested for rape, Mpho Obvious Lesese, Kenneth Shumba and Kazen Dhliwayo
all Zimbabweans who were arrested for armed robbery.
“Anyone with information that can lead to the re-arrest of
these escapees is requested to contact Captain Richard Boshomane at 079 894
5501 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or the Crime Line SMS 32211 or the
nearest police station”.
The incident comes a few months after two other Zimbabweans
along with seven South Africans escaped from Kutama Sinthumule Correctional
Centre outside Makhado town in Limpopo Province.
The gang escaped from lawful custody after scaling the roof
of a police van while being taken to court for trial.
The prisoners who were serving for robbery and murder were
later re-arrested in Ivory Park.
They are Chris Faku (37), Jabulani Isaac Mahlangu (32) from
Pretoria in the Gauteng Province, Ntshengedzeni Manukha (26) from Thohoyandou,
Ntshavheni Thomas Munyai (30) from Riverside, Raphael Nyota, Justice Makamo
(28) from Zimbabwe and Phathutshedzo Namadodzi (34) from Dididi village outside
Thohoyandou.
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