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Magistrate denies bail to four accused in the Thabo Bester escape

South Africa

Magistrate denies bail to four accused in the Thabo Bester escape

By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela

Thabo Bester saga — five accused want bail to care for their children, lawyers argue

South Africa

Thabo Bester saga — five accused want bail to care for their children, lawyers argue

By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela

Police testimony gives insight into how decoy body ended up in Thabo Bester cell

South Africa

Police testimony gives insight into how decoy body ended up in Thabo Bester cell

By Becker Semela and Daniel Steyn

Thabo Bester saga — Nandipha Magudumana, accomplices remain behind bars while father granted bail

South Africa

Thabo Bester saga — Nandipha Magudumana, accomplices remain behind bars while father granted bail

By Becker Semela

Recaptured ‘Facebook rapist’ Thabo Bester makes first court appearance

South Africa

Recaptured ‘Facebook rapist’ Thabo Bester makes first court appearance

By Becker Semela