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Zolile Sekeleni

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 escape — no reason for bail to be granted, says prosecutor

South Africa

Thabo Bester escape — no reason for bail to be granted, says prosecutor

By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela

Thabo Bester saga — prison CCTV technician allegedly offered R2.5-million bribe

South Africa

Thabo Bester saga — prison CCTV technician allegedly offered R2.5-million bribe

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

Thabo Bester’s partner, Nandipha Magudumana, appears in court for ‘murder of a number of bodies’

South Africa

Thabo Bester’s partner, Nandipha Magudumana, appears in court for ‘murder of a number of bodies’

By Becker Semela