Polokwane – Police in Waterval have re-arrested one of the two awaiting-trial prisoners who escaped from lawful custody at Waterval Police Station in the Vhembe District, Limpopo.
The pair escaped on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
However, 35-year-old Ndalamo Nemakhavhani’s dash for freedom was short-lived.
The escapee, Nemakhavhani, who is accused of robbery with aggravating circumstances, was re-arrested at Chavani Village on Friday, 16 October 2026, at about 10:30.
He is expected to appear before the Waterval Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 19 October 2026.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the manhunt for the outstanding escapee, 30-year-old Tafara Zangarai from Zimbabwe, is continuing.
He was in custody, awaiting trial for robbery with aggravating circumstances.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers, has applauded community members for providing information that assisted police in re-arresting one of the escapees.
He has urged communities to continue working with the police by sharing information that could lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspect.
Members of the public are cautioned against attempting to apprehend the outstanding escapee themselves, as he is considered dangerous.
Anyone with information that may assist in re-arresting the suspect is urged to contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Siema Luvhani, on 079 139 9903, their nearest police station, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS App.
