Thabazimbi police under Waterberg District, have launched a manhunt for an awaiting trial prisoner who escaped from Thabazimbi hospital. The incident occurred on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at about 18:00.
Sibongeseni Khumalo, who was in custody for business robbery, was shot during his arrest and placed under police guard after being admitted to hospital. The circumstances surrounding his escape is under internal investigation.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the 30-year-old asked to visit the bathroom and ultimately escaped.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered the police to make use of the available resources to track and trace the awaiting trial prisoner.
Anyone with information that can assist in tracing the suspect may contact the Investigating Officer Captain Du Plessis on 082 565 7611 or #crimestop number 08600 10111 or nearest police station or #MySAPSApp.
