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Thabo Bester

Murder of ‘stabbed, bitten’ Cape Town inmate probed, Mangaung jail killing ‘cover-up’ exposed

Maverick News

Murder of ‘stabbed, bitten’ Cape Town inmate probed, Mangaung jail killing ‘cover-up’ exposed

By Caryn Dolley

Jailhouse rot - SA prisons plagued by a cellphones, cash, drugs, knives and alcohol smuggling hub

South Africa

Jailhouse rot - SA prisons plagued by a cellphones, cash, drugs, knives and alcohol smuggling hub

By Caryn Dolley

Police detained fugitive Thabo Bester but let him slip through their fingers, minister confirms

South Africa

Police detained fugitive Thabo Bester but let him slip through their fingers, minister confirms

By Daniel Steyn

Public Protector blames Correctional Services for prolonging Thabo Bester escape

Maverick Citizen

Public Protector blames Correctional Services for prolonging Thabo Bester escape

By Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn for GroundUp

Raid at 'Sun City' prison fails to curb contraband access as prisoners continue to enjoy ‘outside perks’

South Africa

Raid at 'Sun City' prison fails to curb contraband access as prisoners continue to enjoy ‘outside perks’

By Michelle Banda

Thabo Bester to launch new bid to postpone trial with newly appointed lawyers

South Africa

Thabo Bester to launch new bid to postpone trial with newly appointed lawyers

By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela

Further delay in Thabo Bester trial as court hears complaints of ‘inhumane’ treatment

South Africa

Further delay in Thabo Bester trial as court hears complaints of ‘inhumane’ treatment

By Marecia Damons and Becker Semela

Helpful New Year’s resolutions for SA's infamous public figures and the people who need them the most

South Africa

Helpful New Year’s resolutions for SA's infamous public figures and the people who need them the most

By Rebecca Davis

SA Villain of the Year: Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana

South Africa

SA Villain of the Year: Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana

By Rebecca Davis

Thabo Bester saga — Still no sign of officials’ accountability following prisoner’s escape

South Africa

Thabo Bester saga — Still no sign of officials’ accountability following prisoner’s escape

By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons

SAPS dragged its feet and ignored red flags, say ‘Thabo Bester Story’ authors

South Africa

SAPS dragged its feet and ignored red flags, say ‘Thabo Bester Story’ authors

By Chuma Nontsele

Thabo Bester drama — Nandipha Magudumana collapses, high court trial set for February 2024

South Africa

Thabo Bester drama — Nandipha Magudumana collapses, high court trial set for February 2024

By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela