Nandipha Magudumana open letter: Bester’s lover claims she was raped by powerful men in government
Nandipha Magudumana released an open letter containing shocking claims about rape, powerful men in government and a note about her docuseries.
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Sonia Mbele reportedly leads race for rights to Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha docuseries
Reports suggest Sonia Mbele paid Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha a visit in prison to secure rights to a docuseries.
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Thabo Bester wants answers on ‘stolen’ items valued at R27.72 million
Thabo Bester listed these 23 items. valued at R27.72 million, he claims were stolen when he was arrested in Tanzania in April 2023.
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Thabo Bester prison break: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Follow every aspect of the intriguing Thabo Bester court case live right here, with every development updated in real time.
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Thabo Bester escape: Dr Nandipha says she did not consent to her extradition
‘She wanted to come home, she came home,’ argues police advocate
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Thabo Bester ex-G4S guards receive mixed bail outcomes
In the latest development in the Thabo Bester prison break, three former G4S guards received mixed bail outcomes.
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Thabo Bester arrests: Three more G4S guards added to the charge sheet
On Tuesday, police confirmed the arrests of three former G4S guards linked to the Thabo Bester prison break. Here’s what you must know.
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Thabo Bester case: New legal team, three more suspects and these latest updates
The Thabo Bester case took another unexpected turn on Tuesday, after a new legal team was introduced. Here’s an update on the case.
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Dr Nandipha, Thabo Bester back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha Magudumana, Thabo Bester and seven other co-accused are due in court today.
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Zanda Moyo: Ninth suspect in Thabo Bester escape appears in court
Zanda Moyo will join eight others in the Thabo Bester criminal trial on 20 June 2023.
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Tshireledzo Ndou: Here’s what we know about Thabo Bester lawyer’s rape case
Tshireledzo Ndou, the defence attorney representing Thabo Bester in his escape case, faces attempted rape charges. Here’s what you must know.
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Lead investigator in Thabo Bester escape dies: Here’s what we know
The lead investigator in the Thabo Bester escape case has died, police confirmed on Monday. He led the province’s organised crime division.
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Dr Nandipha challenges Tanzania arrest: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha will challenge the Home Affairs and other respondents in her claim that she was ‘abducted’ and ‘unlawfully arrested’ in Tanzania
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Four Thabo Bester escape suspects denied bail: Here’s why Nastassja Jansen was released
Four of the five suspects charged with aiding in Thabo Bester’s escape were denied bail, while Nastassja Jansen was released. Here’s why.
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Thabo Bester suspects bail hearing: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Senohe Matsoara, Teboho James Lipholo, Buti Masukela, Tieho Frans Makhotsa and Natassja Jansen will huddle at the dock for closing arguments, where the state will argue against their bail.
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WATCH LIVE: Dr Nandipha back in court to challenge Tanzania arrest
Dr Nandipha seeks to have her arrest and detention declared wrongful and unlawful. Watch the live proceedings right here.
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Thabo Bester escape: Lawyers challenge police officer’s objections to bail
Here’s a summary of events that unfolded during Friday’s bail hearing for five of the eight accused in the Thabo Bester prison escape.
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Witness warns Thabo Bester pawns to not seek bail – Here’s why
The witness cited community concerns and potential threats to the lives of Thabo Bester’s pawns if they were granted bail.
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Dr Nandipha, Thabo Bester new court dates confirmed
Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester received new court dates following their virtual appearances in Bloemfontein. Here’s what you must know.
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Thabo Bester, Dr Nandipha back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Thabo Bester returns to court on Tuesday, albeit virtually due to heightened security risks. Here’s everything you must know.
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Police testimony reveals how decoy body ended up in Thabo Bester’s cell
Police officer Tieho Jobo Flyman testified how a decoy body was smuggled into the Mangaung prison to aid Thabo Bester’s escape.
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Dr Nandipha renunion with Thabo Bester sealed: Here’s everything we know
Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester will, perhaps, resurfaced together at the docks dressed in matching Nike gear?
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Dr Nandipha bail hearing: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha and her co-accused are due back in court for the first of a two-day bail hearing.
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Dr Nandipha avoids Katlego Mpholo murder charge – for now, says NPA
State prosecutors confirmed the decision was reached after investigators presented unsatisfactory findings on the persons identified as suspects in Mpholo’s death.
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Simz Ngema confirms her links to Thabo Bester
Simz Ngema insists she is ‘not the person that went there on a regular basis nor was she the last person to visit before his escape.’
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Dr Nandipha back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha is expected to launch a ferocious bid for bail when she returns to court on Wednesday. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Developing: Thabo Bester reportedly dropped by second legal team
Thabo Bester has three options after his second legal team reportedly dropped him.
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Keyboard detectives link MaMkhize to Thabo Bester prison break
MaMkhize has suddenly popped up in the Thabo Bester chat, but here’s where the noise comes from.
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Dr Nandipha fingerprint foiled Thabo Bester’s grand prison escape
Dr Nandipha tried to smudge her fingerprints when she claimed Katlego Mpholo’s body from a Bloemfontein hospital but her efforts were in vain.
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Who is Katlego ‘Junior’ Mpholo? – Here’s everything we know about Thabo Bester’s body double
Our research uncovered Katlego Mpholo’s last known trickles of online activity dated back to mid-2021.