Update: Manhunt launched for two escapees

Update

GEORGE NEWS - The two awaiting trial prisoners that escaped from the George Prison in the early hours of this morning have been identified as Calisto Chaderek (32) and Trevor Moliwa (37).

Chaderek is a Zimbabwean citizen who was in custody on charges of housebreaking and theft, while Moliwa, a South African, was in custody on charges of possession of a firearm and possession of stolen items.

Candice van Reenen, spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), confirmed the incident.

"The department is working closely with the police and has launched a 72-hour joint activation order within the cluster to ensure that the escapees are apprehended," she said.

Sergeant Chris Spies, Southern Cape police spokesperson, said the George detective branch is investigating the circumstances under which the prisoners escaped.

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects can contact the George detectives on 044 803 4732.

DCS did not release any photographs of the escapees, but on social media platforms their photos were widely shared. George Herald confirmed with several sources that the shared photos are indeed those of the two escapees.

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