Two rapists escape from South African prison

If someone comes into contact with one of the escapees, the department strongly advises that they immediately call the police station that is closest to them.

Two rapists escape from South African prison

Authorities in South Africa are on the lookout for two convicted rapists who fled from the Eastern Cape province's prison.

On Thursday afternoon, Siyabulela Khohliso and Athini Mzingelwa allegedly fled the Ngqeleni Correctional Center's athletic fields.

"The department has opened an investigation into this occurrence. However, the two offenders' re-arrest is crucial at this point, according to a statement from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).

The daring escape of another man, Thabo Bester, who faked his own death last year before being apprehended in Tanzania this month, is currently the subject of considerable media investigation.