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Thabo Bester

Nandipha Magudumana to appeal her extradition on Thursday
Crime
/ 5 November 2024

Nandipha Magudumana to appeal her extradition on Thursday

She will argue in the Supreme Court of Appeal that her constitutional rights were violated through her ‘forced return’ to South Africa

By Tania Broughton
Mchunu confirms Thabo Bester was detained and then released while he was on the run
Crime
/ 24 October 2024

Mchunu confirms Thabo Bester was detained and then released while he was on the run

Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester showed police officers a fraudulent identity document after being apprehended for speeding in July 2022

By Daniel Steyn
Pre-trial proceedings into Thabo Bester’s prison escape delayed again
National
/ 24 July 2024

Pre-trial proceedings into Thabo Bester’s prison escape delayed again

The case has been postponed to 31 July for two of the accused to get legal representation and for Bester to consult his lawyer

By Umamah Bakharia
Thabo Bester asks for a death sentence in courtroom outburst
National
/ 5 June 2024

Thabo Bester asks for a death sentence in courtroom outburst

The convicted rapist and murderer represented himself in his prison escape case at the Free State high court, after his fifth attorney withdrew from the matter

By Umamah Bakharia
No sign of accountability for Thabo Bester escape
National
/ 11 December 2023

No sign of accountability for Thabo Bester escape

Promises by MPs to call further witnesses and to produce a report for debate in the National Assembly have not materialised

By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
Justice delayed is justice denied: The sorry state of South Africa’s crime and justice system
Opinion
/ 17 November 2023

Justice delayed is justice denied: The sorry state of South Africa’s crime and justice system

The upcoming elections are a vital opportunity to return safety and equality to our communities

By Leigh Ann Mathys
We increasingly need the courts to defend justice
Thought Leader
/ 4 October 2023

We increasingly need the courts to defend justice

Online news articles in September were dominated by references to courts – cadre deployment, contempt, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, Eskom, corruption, Makhanda high court

By Ian Siebörger
‘Flight risk’ Nandipha Magudumana denied bail
National
/ 11 September 2023

‘Flight risk’ Nandipha Magudumana denied bail

The court took into account the fact that Magudumana supplied false information regarding her address of residence in April

By Eunice Masson
Court dismisses Dr Nandipha’s application for leave to appeal
National
/ 18 July 2023

Court dismisses Dr Nandipha’s application for leave to appeal

Magudumana had asked the court to declare her arrest in Tanzania and extradition to South Africa unlawful

By Daniel Steyn
State expects to call about 18 witnesses in Bester escape case
National
/ 11 July 2023

State expects to call about 18 witnesses in Bester escape case

To date, 12 people stand accused in the escape saga and are expected to appear together in court on 8 August

By Marecia Damons and Becker Semela
Bester case: court grants bail to suspended prison officer
National
/ 3 July 2023

Bester case: court grants bail to suspended prison officer

Two other accused will return to court on 11 July for formal bail applications

By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
How Dr Nandipha betrayed the notion of a ‘good doctor’
Analysis
/ 29 June 2023

How Dr Nandipha betrayed the notion of a ‘good doctor’

A respectful, honourable medic will uphold the trust that is bestowed on them by opting out of prioritising personal interests over the best interests of the public

By Nontsikelelo O Mapukata
Cyril flies the peace flag but the Chopin Contingent gets grounded
Opinion
/ 23 June 2023

Cyril flies the peace flag but the Chopin Contingent gets grounded

Warsaw and Pretoria appear to be poles apart when it comes to the war between Russia and Ukraine

By Paddy Harper
Thabo Bester saga: suspect number 9 appears in court
National
/ 13 June 2023

Thabo Bester saga: suspect number 9 appears in court

Xanda Moyo, a Zimbabwean, face charges in connection to the prison break of rapist and murderer Bester

By Eunice Masson
Judge rejects Dr Nandipha’s urgent bid for freedom
National
/ 5 June 2023

Judge rejects Dr Nandipha’s urgent bid for freedom

But the state made mistakes and almost lost the case

By Tania Broughton
Prince’s ransom: Write what I like, says Mashaba
Opinion
/ 26 May 2023

Prince’s ransom: Write what I like, says Mashaba

Herman Mashaba lasted longer in the Jozi mayor’s parlour than his book did on the shelves

By Paddy Harper
Thabo Bester escape: no reason for bail to be granted, says prosecutor
National
/ 24 May 2023

Thabo Bester escape: no reason for bail to be granted, says prosecutor

Lawyers argued that the accused will not interfere with investigations and will not evade trial

By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Aaron Motsoaledi: Nandipha Magudumana’s passport will be revoked
National
/ 22 May 2023

Aaron Motsoaledi: Nandipha Magudumana’s passport will be revoked

The home affairs minister said Magudumana and Thabo Bester were legally extradited from Tanzania to South Africa

By Khaya Koko
G4S has a problematic history across Africa
Africa
/ 18 May 2023

G4S has a problematic history across Africa

Thabo Bester’s escape has highlighted problems at the security firm’s facilities on the continent where strikes, discontent and reports of maltreatment are rife

By Ruth Hopkins
Thabo Bester’s lawyer wants court to ascertain the identity of his client
National
/ 16 May 2023

Thabo Bester’s lawyer wants court to ascertain the identity of his client

The convicted rapist and murderer made a virtual appearance in court before the matter was postponed to 20 June

By Eunice Masson
Thabo Bester: Magudumana bail application postponed over new evidence
National
/ 11 May 2023

Thabo Bester: Magudumana bail application postponed over new evidence

The celebrity doctor and others are accused of helping convicted rapist and murder Thabo Bester escape from prison last year

By Eunice Masson
International pressure on G4S after Thabo Bester escape
National
/ 5 May 2023

International pressure on G4S after Thabo Bester escape

A Canadian pension fund has been questioned about its investment in the private prisons’ company

By Daniel Steyn, Marecia Damons and James Stent
Thabo Bester saga: bail hearing postponed, two more suspects added
National
/ 3 May 2023

Thabo Bester saga: bail hearing postponed, two more suspects added

Tieho Frans Makhotsa and Natasha Jansen made their first court appearance alongside co-accused for their alleged role in helping Thabo Bester escape from prison

By Eunice Masson
Thabo Bester saga: Correctional services terminates G4S Mangaung contract
National
/ 2 May 2023

Thabo Bester saga: Correctional services terminates G4S Mangaung contract

It cost the state R45 million a month to maintain the contract with G4S

By Sarah Smit
Exclusive: Eyewitness accounts of Thabo Bester’s audacious prison escape
National
/ 23 April 2023

Exclusive: Eyewitness accounts of Thabo Bester’s audacious prison escape

Sources have told the M&G who else can expect a knock on the door from the police over the events of May 2022

By Ruth Hopkins
Another G4S guard in court over Thabo Bester’s prison break
National
/ 20 April 2023

Another G4S guard in court over Thabo Bester’s prison break

Motenyane Masukela faces schedule one charges of assisting an inmate to escape

By Eunice Masson
More staff at G4S’ Mangaung prison knew of Bester’s escape – Popcru
National
/ 19 April 2023

More staff at G4S’ Mangaung prison knew of Bester’s escape – Popcru

Police trade union president calls for an end to the public-private prison system, citing the foreign company is more concerned with profit than rehabilitation

By Eunice Masson
Thabo Bester saga: Nandipha Magudumana’s father granted bail
National
/ 17 April 2023

Thabo Bester saga: Nandipha Magudumana’s father granted bail

Zolile Sikelele, the father of Bester’s partner, Nandipha Magudumana, was granted bail with conditions on Monday morning

By Eunice Masson
SAPS ignore evidence of Magudumana’s lavish trips
National
/ 17 April 2023

SAPS ignore evidence of Magudumana’s lavish trips

Bookings for luxury accommodation made in the name of ‘TK Nkwana’ reveal Nandipha Magudumana’s movements in the months leading up to Bester’s escape

By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
Thabo Bester’s escape shows how privatising harms crime control
Opinion
/ 14 April 2023

Thabo Bester’s escape shows how privatising harms crime control

We should question the issue of prison outsourcing when the motive is profit and not public safety

By Casper Lӧtter
Motsoaledi: Thabo Bester was never registered with home affairs
National
/ 14 April 2023

Motsoaledi: Thabo Bester was never registered with home affairs

The home affairs minister said he could not confirm the validity of the American passport found in Bester’s possession when he was captured in Tanzania

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Thabo Bester is back, but who will keep him behind bars?
Opinion
/ 14 April 2023

Thabo Bester is back, but who will keep him behind bars?

What would have happened if nobody had blown the whistle on the escape

By Paddy Harper
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