DStv Channel 403 Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Convicted rapists flee from EC jail

JOHANNESBURG - Officials have launched a manhunt for two inmates who escaped from the Ngqeleni Correctional Centre.

The two are both convicted rapists who fled on Freedom Day.

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Correctional Services spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, said Siyabulela Khohliso and Athini Mzingelwa escaped from a sport field.

"The focus is on getting these two inmates back into custody," he said.

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