30 Apr 2017, Machadodorp: The two fugitives who escaped from the Machadodorp SAPS holding cells on Thursday, 27 April 2017 have been re-arrested and the stolen official firearm recovered.
The duo Themba Andries Nkosi (21) and Sibusiso Lusenga (25) had been arrested for common robberies, kidnapping and assault before their daring escape.
The rearrests took place yesterday in the evening, after police received a tip off on the duo's whereabouts. The information pointed police to a farm approximately 30 km from Machadodorp.