Gauteng police have rearrested Thulani Gcaleka, who escaped from the Sevontein Correctional Centre more than a month ago.
Gcaleka, serving a life sentence for attempted murder, attempted rape, rape, common robbery, and housebreaking with intent to commit an offence, fled while on a prison farm cleaning detail.
Authorities confirmed that a dedicated tracking team successfully apprehended him. He now faces an additional charge of escaping lawful custody.
Police have not released further details about the circumstances of his recapture but have urged communities to remain vigilant.