POLICE have confirmed they have re-arrested one of the eight detainees who escaped from the Afsondering Police Station cells on Saturday, 4 April 2026.
The eight escapees were originally in custody for serious offences, including murder, rape, crimen injuria and assault.
One of the escapees, Siphelele Mkhulisi (adult male), was rearrested on Monday morning, 6 April, at around 8am.
He was originally in custody for a murder case.
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Eastern Cape Police spokeswoman Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said: "Acting on intelligence received by a task team member that Mkhulisi was asleep at his aunt's residence in the Masakala Location (Matatiele).
"The task team, comprising Vispol, K9 and detectives, tactically approached the premises. The suspect was found still asleep and was arrested without incident," she said.
"The investigation into the circumstances of the escape, including a separate case of aiding and abetting, continues. The team is actively following up on information that will lead to the arrest of the remaining seven escapees, who face charges including murder, rape, assault, and crimen injuria."
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Gantana added that members of the public are cautioned not to apprehend the remaining escapees themselves as they are dangerous criminals.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the remaining seven escapees is urged to contact the investigating team directly: Sergeant Matabane on 076 342 4033 or Constable Mantelefu on 073 109 7962.
Alternatively, information can be shared via Crime Stop on 08600 10111. All information will be treated confidentially.
