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More arrests expected in Bester escape case: NPA

Three more people are expected to be arrested in connection with the escape of murderer and rapist Thabo Bester from the Mangaung Correctional Centre. The State told the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday that police are finalising cellphone data and bank statements. Eight people have so far been arrested for aiding Bester to escape in May last year. Free State National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson, Phaladi Shuping says the case has […]

21 June 2023

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Bail hearing for five accused in Thabo Bester’s escape continues

The bail hearing for five accused in the prison escape of convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester continues on Wednesday. Senohe Matsoara and four others through their defence lawyers are attempting to convince the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court that they do not pose a flight risk should they be granted bail. They are charged with arson, defeating the ends of justice, fraud and assisting an inmate to escape. The legal representative […]

24 May 2023

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Nandipha Magudumana’s bail application postponed to 20th of June

By Kouthar Sambo The Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court has postponed the bail application of Nandipha Magudumana, the girlfriend of convicted murderer Thabo Bester, until the 20th of next month in relation to aiding Bester in escaping from the Mangaung prison a year ago. Magudumana's attorney, Machini Motloung, states that she has reserved the right to move forward with her bail request. Furthermore, Thabo Bester's bail application, which was scheduled for the […]

16 May 2023

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Bester to appear virtually at Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court

Seven people, charged with aiding and abetting convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester to escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in May last year, will appear with him in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Correctional services spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo has confirmed that Bester will appear virtually at the sitting. The court postponed the bail application of the five accused involved in aiding and abetting Bester’s escape to give the […]

16 May 2023

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Dr Nandipha, co-accused in Thabo Bester escape set to attempt second bail plea

Six people charged with aiding and abetting convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, to escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre will apply for bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday and Friday. This will be the second attempt for the accused to apply for bail. Their case was postponed last week after the arrest of two more people allegedly involved in Bester’s escape. The six accused will among others have to […]

11 May 2023

Local

Thabo Bester hasn’t eaten in over 24hrs, fearing for his safety: Lawyer

Convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester’s lawyers on Friday told the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court that he had not eaten for over 24 hours out of fear for his safety. For the first time since his brazen escape from the Mangaung Maximum Security Prison in May 2022, Bester made a much-anticipated court appearance on Friday. His accomplice and girlfriend - who is a celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana - appeared in the same court on Thursday after […]

15 April 2023

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A high govt delegation to depart for Tanzania to bring back Bester, Magudumana

A high level government delegation will depart from South Africa today for Tanzania to bring back rapist and murderer Thabo Bester, his girlfriend, Nandipha Magudumana and a Mozambican national to serve their sentences. The Mozambican has been named as Zacharia Alberto. The three were arrested in Tanzania on Friday night. Bester and Magudumana have been on the run since his escape became public last month. It had been believed he […]

9 April 2023

Local

SAPS National Commissioner orders for Thabo Bester case to be prioritised

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has ordered the prioritisation of investigations into the Mangaung prison escape case. Masemola says this is done in the interest of justice for the victims, survivors, and the affected families. This comes after reports that the controversial offender Thabo Bester, who was served with a 75-year jail term, did not commit suicide, as previously reported. It […]

26 March 2023

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