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From left: Senohe Matsoara, Teboho Lipholo, Motenyani Masukela, Tieho Makhotsa and Nastassja Jansen in the dock at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Photo by Becker Semela

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

Daniel Steyn
Becker Semela

The pre-trial proceedings on Thabo Bester’s prison escape have been postponed to next week. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frikkie Kapp)

BLOEMFONTEIN MAGISTRATE COURT

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

Eunice Masson