Dr Nandipha Magudumana faces a legal battle as she challenges her arrest in Tanzania, and South African viewers are eager to watch the courtroom proceedings live.
Dr Nandipha challenges Tanzania arrest: Here’s how to watch live in South Africa
In an urgent application filed at the Bloemfontein High Court, Dr Magudumana seeks to have her arrest and subsequent detention deemed unlawful.
The hearing for the case has been scheduled for Thursday at the Bloemfontein High Court, and South African viewers keen to access live streaming of the proceedings can expect things to kick off at 09:00.
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Home Affairs rubbished Magudumana’s ‘inflated’ version of events
Magudumana’s arrest took place in April 2023 alongside her boyfriend Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and murderer who had escaped from prison.
In court papers seen by Times Live, the Department of Home Affairs has responded by asserting that Magudumana’s hands are “dirty” as she failed to disclose crucial information, hindering the court’s ability to make an informed decision.
Modiri Matthews, the chief director of the inspectorate for immigration services, representing Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, filed the department’s answering affidavit.
According to Matthews’ affidavit, Magudumana neglected to disclose her illegal departure from South Africa and her unlawful entry into Tanzania, as well as the circumstances that led to her travel and the mode of transportation used.
Court documents revealed,
“I have checked in the Movement Control System (MCS) of the Department of Home Affairs and found that she did not use any port of entry and exit to travel to the United Republic of Tanzania.”
Moreover, Matthews refuted the claim that Magudumana was arrested by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tanzania.
He stated that she was apprehended by Tanzanian police, and her arrest by a SAPS member occurred upon her arrival at Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg.
Denying allegations of abduction or mistreatment, Matthews categorically stated,
“I deny that the applicant was blindfolded. There is absolutely no truth in this allegation.”
He also affirmed that Magudumana was deported by Tanzanian immigration officers after due process.
Responding to Magudumana’s argument that the police had no arrest warrant, Matthews clarified that no warrant was necessary as the Tanzanian police were responsible for her arrest, not the South African police.
Matthews further requested the court to dismiss Magudumana’s case for lacking urgency and sought costs, including the cost of two counsels.