Authorities are under scrutiny after the escape of alleged illegal mining kingpin James Neo Tshoaeli, with investigations underway into police involvement and accountability.
In the case that bears striking resemblance to the rapist and murder,, Tshoaeli, a Lesotho national, also known as ' Tiger ' fled from police custody as miners were being brought to the surface from the disused shaft 11 at the Stilfontein mine in the North West last week.
Tiger is also not admitted at a local hospital for further medical care," said national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe.Tiger is accused of being a ringleader underground and one of the main people who controlled operations. Police wait outside the entrance at a mine shaft near Stilfontein, North West, for illegal miners as part of Operation Vala Umgodi."Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the matter, and all necessary measures are being taken to locate the individual and ensure accountability.
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