How R4m theft fugitive hid in plain sight for two years

Unsuspecting neighbours shocked as Bathobile Mlangeni arrested in Soweto

23 January 2022 - 00:00

Despite her name and photo appearing in newspapers, former security guard Bathobile Mlangeni, 31, managed to evade police for more than two years — and at least one neighbour says he’s sorry she has been caught...

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