Police bust Sibanda

One of South Africa's most wanted criminals, Khumbulani Sibanda is allegedly linked to a series of bank robberies across the country

POLICE yesterday bust one of South Africa's most wanted criminals, Khumbulani Sibanda. But the cops are still hot on the heels of three other "dangerous" men on their most wanted list.

Sibanda, 37, bust in Norwood, Johannesburg, according to Hawks spokesperson McIntosh Polela.

Sibanda was wanted in connection with a series of bank robberies across the country. He has been linked to 13 bank robberies. He also escaped from Boksburg Prison on March 28.

The men have also been linked to a series of bank robberies, cash-in-transit heists and murders.

The public has been warned not to approach the men but to call police when they spot them.

Bongani Mojo is wanted in connection with a series of bank robberies across the country. He has been linked to at least 34 bank robberies since 2006. He escaped from Boksburg Prison on March 28.

Another man, known only as Ogies, is wanted in connection with bank robberies across the country.

"It is suspected that he is Mojo and Sibanda's accomplice."

Victor Baloyi is wanted in connection with a cash-in-transit robbery and murder relating to an incident last August at a Sasol garage on the R511, outside Pretoria.

His accomplice, Lazarus Sefala, was arrested and remains in custody.

Colonel Neville Malila said the search for the men continues.

Provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Mzwandile Petros said: "We appeal to the public to keep their eyes and ears open and to assist us in apprehending these dangerous suspects.

"It is their moral and civic duty to let us know where these wanted men are. All information will be strictly anonymous.

"The police have a special team of detectives who have been tasked to follow up on every bit of information about these suspects."

Petros warned that if anyone was found to be aiding or abetting these suspects, they would also be brought to book.

Anyone who can assist police can anonymously provide information via Crime Line's 32211 SMS service, or www.crimeline.co.za or call the 24-hour CrimeStop number, 086-001-0111.

A total of 18 wanted criminals have been arrested since the launch of Crime Line in June 2007.

The suspects' photos have been up-loaded on the social network Crime Line page on Facebook.