Injured fugitive escapes from Carolina Hospital, gets rearrested

The suspect was admitted to Carolina Hospital for injuries sustained, but managed to escape while under police’ guard.

January 11, 2024

René Joubert Less than a minute

CAROLINA – Micheal Madonsela (35), a fugitive, was rearrested after he escaped from custody from the Carolina Hospital while under police guard on December 16.

According to a provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, the man was initially arrested on December 15 after being allegedly involved in a housebreaking.

“Subsequent to that incident, he was reportedly assaulted in a mob justice occurrence where the police rescued and arrested him, and charged him with the crime,” Mdhluli said.

Due to the sustained injuries, he was taken to a nearby hospital in Carolina under police guard.

Mdhluli said it was during this time that he managed to escape.

He said the incident is still being investigated by the police.

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January 11, 2024

René Joubert Less than a minute

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