Eastern Cape police have rearrested a second prisoner who broke out of the Mdantsane Correctional Centre last week.
Police spokesperson, Nkosikho Mzuku, said 23-year-old Phikolomzi Sonakele was recaptured by Vulindlela police while hiding in a forest at Nxarhuni Location earlier on Friday.
Sonakele was one of four dangerous suspects who escaped last week. Fellow escapee, Sandile Vena was rearrested on Tuesday at Peelton.
Both escapees are due to appear in court soon, on charges of escaping from lawful custody.
The circumstances are the subject of an internal investigation by the Department of Correctional Services.
"Two more are still at large, we urge the members of the public not to try and arrest them, instead to inform the nearest police station because they are very dangerous," said Captain Mzuku.
He said Vulindlela Station Commander, Lieutenant-Colonel Monde Mgolodela, thanked the Nxarhuni community members for their assistance.
"The partnership between the community in Nxarhuni and the police is growing from strength to strength. We need to stand together in a fight against crime," he said.
