Thabo Bester, Dr Nandi and co-accused return to court amidst dramatic escape saga

The group is embroiled in a legal saga tied to Bester's sensational escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in May 2022.

Thabo Bester, Dr Nandipha Magudumana, and seven co-accused are set to return to the Free State High Court for a pretrial conference on Wednesday morning. The group is embroiled in a legal saga tied to Bester’s sensational escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in May 2022. The escape, marked by dramatic flair, involved the alleged use of Katlego Bereng’s body as a decoy. Bereng’s body was allegedly smuggled into the facility and later set alight in Bester’s cell to stage his death.

Meanwhile, the State, ready to proceed with the trial, sought clarification on whether Bester’s defense team had been paid by him, aiming to gauge their commitment to the case. His legal journey has been characterized by shifts, with at least three representatives since his recapture in Tanzania in April 2023. Notably, he expressed intentions to secure prominent advocates Dali Mpofu and Zandile Mshololo at various points.

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