An awaiting trial prisoner has escaped from custody in Malamulele
A 24-year-old awaiting trial prisoner, Thembinkosi Gift Mabunda, has escaped from police custody after a court appearance in Malamulele, Limpopo on Friday.
Mabunda, from Hasani Mbalati village, escaped on Friday at about 14:00.
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It is alleged that when the incident happened the fugitive was with the other four awaiting trial prisoners and meant to get into the prisoner’s truck when he escaped. The circumstances surrounding the escape are currently under police internal investigation processes.

AWAITING TRIAL PRISONER THEMBINKOSI GIFT MABUNDA HAS ESCAPED FROM CUSTODY IN MALAMULELE
He was facing multiple charges including carjacking. Further charges of escaping from lawful custody and aiding prisoners to escape have been added. More charges may be added as the investigations unfold.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered police to utilize the available resources to search for Mabunda.
Anyone with information may contact the Malamulele police station or call police Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or may use MySAPSApp.