05/04/2026
Eastern Cape police have launched a massive manhunt following a prison break at Afsondering Police Station in Maluti on Saturday, 4 April 2026. Eight detainees managed to escape the holding cells, prompting an urgent provincial search operation.
Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana confirmed that investigations are underway to determine how the escape occurred. Authorities are also looking into a case of aiding and abetting to see if the fugitives had help from outside the station.
The eight escapees have been identified as:
Asiphe Yawu
Abraham Gobozi
Kwanele Mzala
Siphelele Mkhulisi
Thabo Nana
Siphelele Nondolo
Anele Ludidi
Sinethemba Mazendala
These individuals are considered dangerous and should not be approached. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact Sergeant Matabane at 076 342 4033 or Constable Mantelefu at 073 109 7962. Anonymous tips can be reported to Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App.