Here are our articles on the notorious prison escape on 3 May by convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester.
See also this timeline published on 3 April.
Bloemfontein magistrate says “nothing would stand in her way” to assist Bester escape again
By Daniel Steyn
News | 11 September 2023
Magudumana has “a right to liberty” until convicted, court told
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 4 September 2023
Fraud cases against Magudumana not relevant to bail application, says lawyer
By Daniel Steyn
News | 30 August 2023
State opposes bail
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 29 August 2023
The high-security prison is in the spotlight again after the suicide of an inmate this week
By Daniel Steyn
Analysis | 24 August 2023
Dividends were supposed to address needs of local community
By Daniel Steyn
News | 23 August 2023
Bester says possessions, which he claims are worth R40-million, were confiscated during his arrest
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 8 August 2023
Employees uncertain if they will still have jobs at the prison where Thabo Bester escaped
News | 27 July 2023
Judge finds Nandipha’s appeal has no reasonable prospect for success
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 18 July 2023
“She wanted to come home, she came home,” argues police advocate
By Daniel Steyn
News | 14 July 2023
Another accused is granted bail of R10,000
By Marecia Damons and Becker Semela
News | 11 July 2023
Judge rules they are not a flight risk and unlikely to interfere with witnesses
News | 6 July 2023
Two other accused will return to court on 11 July for formal bail applications
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 3 July 2023
All 12 suspects are expected back in court in August for start of the main criminal trial
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 28 June 2023
Case postponed again for further investigation
By Marecia Damons, Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 20 June 2023
Zanda Moyo will join eight others in the criminal trial on 20 June
Brief | 13 June 2023