Murder suspects in early morning escape from custody

The three men allegedly overpowered the officers on duty at the police cells.

June 24, 2025 at 11:00 am

Investigations into the matter revealed that the suspect had allegedly informed her boyfriend that the child was theirs, and that the boyfriend had been giving her R2,500 monthly to take care of the child's needs. Stock photo. (123RF/ALLAN SWART)

Police in Letsitele, near Tzaneen, have launched a manhunt for three awaiting-trial prisoners who escaped from police cells early on Tuesday morning.

At about 5.35am, murder suspects Patrick Mbombi, Thabo Moye Makgopa and Javas Mongwe allegedly overpowered officers on duty and fled on foot, Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact detectives commander Lt-Col Mavis Shilubane at 082-469-0900, or the nearest police station or police toll-free number 08600-10111 or use the MySAPS App.

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