Thabo Bester escape: Many unanswered questions about the death of Katlego Bereng
“We need to know how our son ended up dead and burnt in jail” says Bereng’s grandmother
By Becker Semela and Daniel Steyn
News | 25 April 2023
Nandipha Madugumana and accomplices to stay in prison for now. Her dad has been granted bail
R10,000 bail for Zolile Sekeleni
Brief | 17 April 2023
Thabo Bester saga: Police fail to collect evidence of Magudumana’s Bloem trips
Nandipha Magudumana used Bester’s alias to stay in luxury accommodation in Bloemfontein and Ballito in the weeks before he escaped
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 16 April 2023
Recaptured Thabo Bester returns to the courtroom
Bester charged with escaping from Mangaung prison
Brief | 14 April 2023
Nandipha Magudumana appears in court for first time
Bail application postponed until 17 April after Thabo Bester’s lover and alleged accomplice returned to South Africa
Brief | 13 April 2023
Government knew Thabo Bester had escaped, but did nothing
Authorities dragged their feet investigating the matter, documents tabled before Parliament reveal
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 12 April 2023
Thabo Bester prison break: two men in court, charged with murder
Former prison warder and father of Bester’s partner remanded in custody
Brief | 11 April 2023
G4S booted from control of Mangaung prison after Thabo Bester escape
Prison department says that the director of Mangaung prison has lost control of the facility
By Daniel Steyn, James Stent and Marecia Damons
News | 30 March 2023
Thabo Bester ran a glamorous media company from prison
Joburg high society attended the luxurious launch of Bester’s company
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
Feature | 24 March 2023