Four dangerous prisoners escaped Rooigrond Prison in the North West on Tuesday 16 March the Department of Correctional Services (DSC) confirmed.
Singabakho Nxumalo, DCS spokesperson, says the DCS is working with SAPS as they’ve launched a manhunt for the inmates.
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Nxumalo identified the inmates as:
-Zacharia Francisco Nyalimate (Mozambican national) convicted for house breaking and murder. He is serving 27 years in jail.
– Alfred Gwambe (Mozambican national) convicted for house breaking, theft, possession of a stolen vehicle. He is serving 65 years.
– Siyabonga Sithole (South African national) convicted for rape, theft and house breaking. He is serving a life sentence.
– Edward Madiba (South African) convicted for robbery, possession of a firearm. He is serving 15 years.
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“The Department is appealing to the public to assist with any information that may lead to the re-arrest of these four. They are considered dangerous and, if spotted, information should be shared with the nearest police station,” said Nxumalo.
The DSC also appealed to the public with assist with any information that may lead to their recapture.
