The South African Police Service in Letsitele launched a massive manhunt for six awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from the holding cells on Saturday afternoon 9 February.

“It is alleged that the six  awaiting trial prisoners have on Saturday at about 16:45, escaped when they were busy being given food by the Police,” Coll Moatshe Ngeope said.

The escaped prisoners were identified as follows :
* Adam Baloyi aged 20 who was arrested for house robbery.

* Eddie Baloyi aged 20 who was arrested for armed robbery and attempted murder.

* Benedict Ledwaba aged 36 who was arrested for theft.

* Doctor Kubayi aged 31 who was arrested for business burglary.

* Lordwick Mhlongo aged 36 who was arrested for business burglary.

* Frank Nyambi aged 31 who was arrested for burglary business.

The circumstances around this escaping incident are still being investigated, according to Ngeope.

Anyone with information that can lead to the re-arrest of these escapees, may contact Colonel Cecil Machimane at 082 451 7181 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime Line SMS 32211 or the nearest Police Station.