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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM – Swartruggens police launched a manhunt after the escape of three awaiting trial detainees, who escaped from Swartruggens police holding cells on Sunday, 8 December 2024. It is alleged that four detainees escaped after forcing their exit through the roof of their detention cell. The police managed to trace and arrested one of the escapees, aged 23, whilst hiking next to the N4 road, Swartruggens plaza. He will appear before the Swartruggens Magistrates’ Court on a charge of escaping form lawful custody on Wednesday, 11 December 2024. The following escapees are still on the run: 1. Mpho Vincent Madito (29), detained for four rape cases reported in Swartuggens and Makgobistad. 2. Thapelo Mogwele Molebatsi (25), detained for theft at Swartruggens. 3. Johannes Mfaladi (28), detained for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH) in Swartruggens. Meanwhile, the police are still working hard to trace and re-arrest the remaining three escapees. Investigation into the matter including circumstances that led to the escape, continues. The police request anyone with information that can assist in the re-arrest of the remaining three escapees, to contact the nearest police station or the Investigating Officer, Captain Peterson Monageng on Cell: 082 569 5868. Kindly find attached photos of escapees. Ends
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