The South African Police Services (SAPS) and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on Tuesday launched a manhunt for four inmates who escaped from the Rooigrond Correctional Facility, near Mahikeng.
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier SB Mokgwabone said: “Investigations will be instituted and the circumstances relating to the escape will be revealed once investigations have been concluded”.
The inmates are Zacharia Francisco Nyalimate (Mozambican) convicted for house breaking and murder. He is serving 27 years.
Alfred Gwambe (Mozambican) convicted for house breaking, theft, possession of a stolen vehicle. He is serving 65 years.
Siyabonga Sithole (South African) convicted for rape, theft and house breaking and serving a life sentence, and;
Edward Madiba (South African) convicted for robbery, possession of firearm and serving 15 years.
The Department appealed to the public to assist with any information that may lead to the re-arrest of the four. “They are considered dangerous and if spotted, information should be shared with the nearest Police Station,” he said.