Polokwane – The Police in Namakgale have launched an intensive manhunt following the escape of a 34-year-old male crime suspect, Tumelo Raledi, from lawful custody on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba stated Raledi escaped at about 21:30 whereas admitted for medical remedy at Maphuta Malatji hospital within the Mopani District.
Raledi was beneath police guard on the medical facility on the time of his escape.
“Tumelo Raledi is taken into account harmful and was arrested in reference to severe violent crimes, together with rape, tried homicide, and two counts of homicide allegedly dedicated between 2023 and 2025 within the Namakgale policing space,” stated Brigadier Mashaba.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant Common Thembi Hadebe, has condemned the incident and warranted the general public that each accessible useful resource is being utilized to make sure the suspect is rearrested with none delay.
Police investigations are persevering with.
Anybody with info that may result in the rearrest of Tumelo Raledi is urged to contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Moloko Monyepao on 0824691240 or crime cease quantity 0860010111 or nearest police station or MySAPSApp.
