Two Zimbabweans in SA jail break

By Nehanda Radio On Nov 1, 2019 39,067

In March 2012, a bloodied Bongani Moyo is led to an awaiting prison van following his appearance at a press conference with fellow escapees, Themba Dube and Khubamlani Sibanda, following their escape from Pretoria Central Prison (Picture : Sizwe Ndingane via IOL) — 14/03/2012 FILE picture of a bloodied Bongani Moyo is led to an awaiting prison van following his appearance at a press conference with fellow escapees,Themba Dube and Khubamlani Sibanda, following their escape from Pretoria Central Prison Picture : Sizwe Ndingane

By Thupeyo Muleya

South African police are pursuing two Zimbabweans and three South Africans who escaped from a remand prison in Limpopo province on Monday evening.

It is understood that the five prisoners aged between 19 and 39, escaped through a hole inside the cells at around 10PM in Witpoort under Lephalale policing area.

The five were awaiting trial for murder, rape and business burglary.

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Limpopo Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafhala Mojapelo identified the suspects as Jappie Shiko (29), Lesiba Frans Machaba (27) and Paul Madira (19), all South Africans as well as the two Zimbabweans; Bongani Sibanda (31) and Sipho Mpofu (39).

He said Sibanda has gunshot injuries sustained during a business burglary incident.

“Additional charges of escaping from lawful custody were opened. The circumstances around their escape are still being investigated.

“Police are appealing to community members to assist with any information that can lead to the re-arrest of these escapees to urgently contact Detective Warrant Officer Ratlou Morudu at +27 82 468 8931, the Crime Stop number +27 860010111 or the nearest police station,” said Brig Mojapelo.

Over 20 people including Zimbabweans have escaped from prisons in Limpopo province in the last six months. The Chronicle