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One of the six suspects, who recently escaped from the Lydenburg Police Station in Mpumalanga, has been re-arrested.
Clayton Flank was apprehended near a sports ground in Kellisville near Lydenburg. He will appear at the Mashishing Magistrate’s Court soon, facing a charge of escaping from custody.
Police spokesperson Mpho Nonyane-Mpe says they are still searching for the other five suspects. She says they were initially arrested for various crimes such as murder, rape, possession of an unlicensed firearm and malicious damage to property.
#sapsNW UPDATE – One of the six #escapees has been re-arrested after receiving a tip-off from the community. He was arrested near a sports ground in kellisville at Lydenburg around 04:00
Clayton Flank will be charged with escape from lawful custody and he is expected to… pic.twitter.com/wlusb83fNq
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) November 30, 2025
