COPS in Sekgosese outside Giyani have launched a manhunt for four awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from holding cells.
Police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said they escaped while being transported from prison to appear before Court in Phalaborwa.
The suspects include Lucky Nchaupa aged (20) from Thakgalane village who was arrested for murder, Sunnyboy Maleka aged (32) from Raphahlelo village who was arrested for burglary and Thabang Mashashane aged (25) from Sephukhubje arrested for rape.
Ngoepe said the police are investigating how both incidents occurred.
He urged anyone with information which can lead to the re-arrest of the suspects to contact Captain Richard Boshomane on 079 894 5501.