Hunt for six awaiting-trial detainees who escaped from police holding cells

Police in Letsitele, outside Tzaneen in Limpopo, have launched a massive manhunt  following the escape of six awaiting-trial detainees from the holding cells on Saturday afternoon.

Police spokesperson Col  Moatshe Ngoepe said the six detainees escaped while being given food by the police.

The escaped detainees are:

•  Adam Baloyi, 20, who was arrested for house robbery;
•  Eddie Baloyi, 20, who was arrested for armed robbery and attempted murder;
•  Benedict Ledwaba, 36, who was arrested for theft;
•  Doctor Kubayi, 31, who was arrested for burglary; 
•  Lordwick Mhlongo, 36, who was arrested for burglary; 
•  Frank Nyambi, 31, who was arrested for burglary.