Convicted murderer Thabo Bester and his partner Nandipha Magudumana want to block the release of the Thabo Bester Netflix documentary, claiming it will prejudice their ongoing court case.
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana have filed an urgent court application to stop Netflix from releasing its upcoming documentary, ‘Beauty and the Bester’, which features an interview with Magudumana’s father.
The Thabo Bester case returned to court where new trial dates were announced and key issues about legal representation, extradition, and evidence were addressed.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected Nandipha Magudumana’s bid to declare her extradition from Tanzania unlawful, clearing the way for her trial to proceed.
The Supreme Court of Appeal is set to deliver judgment today on whether Nandipha Magudumana’s return from Tanzania was legal, which could impact the Thabo Bester case.
Magudumana’s lawyer has raised concerns about her deteriorating mental condition after nearly a year behind bars.
Nandipha Magudumana was arrested in Tanzania with convicted murderer and rapist and prison escapee Thabo Bester in April 2023.
The trial is set to be one of the most anticipated legal proceedings in recent South African history.
Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester delivered an emotional rant in court, asking for the death penalty and the release of his co-accused.
‘Tracking Thabo Bester’ delivers an excruciatingly hollow experience, recycling old news under the guise of a docuseries.
Nandipha Magudumana, held in Kroonstad’s correctional facility, allegedly survived an assault by fellow inmates.
Despite Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha’s efforts, the Showmax documentary detailing Bester’s notorious crimes will stream this Friday.
The Thabo Bester Showmax documentary faces legal hurdles before its Friday premiere, with Dr Nandipha chasing an urgent interdict.
The Thabo Bester documentary premieres in March 2024 on Showmax, revealing the intricate details of the most talked-about prison break.
The Thabo Bester pretrial was postponed to a new date, following an eventful day in court, on Wednesday. Here’s what you must know.
Dr Nandipha Magudumana, the alleged brain behind the plot, along with eleven other suspects, will once again face the scales of justice. Here’s how to tune in live.
The Free State High Court upheld the denial of Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bail, citing her potential as a flight risk.
Dr Nandipha Magudumana gained a significant win as the Supreme Court of Appeal granted her leave to challenge the legality of her arrest in Tanzania. Will this affect her ongoing case?
Motloung criticised the manner in which his client was transported to court, terming it as inhumane.
Charges against three of the 12 accused have been withdrawn
Thabo Bester wants to “avoid being prosecuted by and in the media”, according to his lawyers
The investigating officer Lieutenant Colonel Tiohe Flyman had strongly opposed Magudumana’s release on bail, citing concerns that she might evade her trial.
After 20 weeks incarcerated at Bizzah Makhete Correctional Centre, Nandipha Magudumana will learn of the fate of her bail bid on Monday.
Magudumana has ‘a right to liberty’ until convicted, court told
Advocate Frans Dlamini, representing Magudumana, expressed strong reservations about the State’s approach to the case.
The State detailed how Nandipha Magudumana allegedly shopped around for corpses to use in Thabo Bester’s daring prison break.
Nandipha Magudumana released an open letter containing shocking claims about rape, powerful men in government and a note about her docuseries.
Reports suggest Sonia Mbele paid Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha a visit in prison to secure rights to a docuseries.
Thabo Bester listed these 23 items. valued at R27.72 million, he claims were stolen when he was arrested in Tanzania in April 2023.
Judge finds Nandipha’s appeal has no reasonable prospect for success
