Manhunt for escaped prisoners
Police managed to re-arrest one of the suspects who escaped
from police holding cells in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo on Tuesday.
The escapees cut a hole in the roof before escaping.
Police spokesperson Moatshe' Ngoepe says 19-year-old Piet Mashaba, who was arrested for alleged rape and robbery, was found by police on Wednesday night while he was in hiding.
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Ngoepe says the manhunt for the remaining six is still underway.
The following escapees are still being sought:
Thabiso Maleka (30yrs) arrested for robbery.
Lucas Chuene (30yrs) arrested for murder.
Motswiri Mohahlele (25yrs) arrested for robbery.
Tshepo Maja (39yrs) arrested for rape and robbery.
Mpho Ledwaba (33years of age) also arrested for rape and robbery.
Frans Maponya (19yrs) also arrested for rape and robbery.