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6:45 CAT | 16 Mar 2022
Image: Department of Correctional Services (DCS) of South Africa
The South African Department of Correctional Services (DCS), working with the South African Police Services (SAPS), has launched a manhunt following an escape of four (4) inmates at Rooigrond Correctional Facility, near Mahikeng on 15 March 2022.
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, position 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. Their photos are attached.
The Department is appealing to the public to assist with any information that may lead to the re-arrest of this four. They are considered dangerous and if spotted, information should be shared with the nearest Police Station.
RT#sapsNW manhunt launched after 4 inmates Zacharia Francisco Nyalimate, Alfred Gwambe, Siyabonga Sithole & Edward Madiba escaped from Rooigrond Correctional Facility today. They are dangerous & if spotted, call any nearest Police Station. #CrimeStop TMhttps://t.co/bJ4rSx2g9P pic.twitter.com/RHCxvJQgy5
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) March 15, 2022
BREAKING: Four prisoners have escaped from the Rooigrond prison in Mahikeng last night, two of them are from Mozambique. This is how they escaped 👇 #MahikengPrisonBreak pic.twitter.com/gFIHjahBxj
— Cliff the Reporter (@CliffShiko) March 15, 2022
Source: South African Police Service / Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West / Media Statement
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