The Thabo Bester documentary is set to premiere on Showmax in March 2024, captivating audiences with its detailed exploration of one of South Africa’s most sensational criminal escapades.
When will the Thabo Bester documentary premiere on Showmax?
Audiences can mark their calendars for 15 and 22 March 2024, as Showmax is set to release the eagerly anticipated documentary, Tracking Thabo Bester, in two gripping installments.
This true-crime documentary delves into Bester’s astonishing prison break, a convicted murderer and rapist, whose story has riveted the nation since GroundUp‘s groundbreaking report revealed he was alive and not deceased as initially believed.
Here’s what to expect from the documentary
Produced by the acclaimed IdeaCandy, the company behind several noteworthy true-crime projects, Tracking Thabo Bester promises to be a riveting four-part investigation.
The series kicks off with journalists Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn, who follow up on an anonymous tip about the true identity of the body found in Cell 35 at Mangaung Correctional Centre.
Their investigation, which led to a best-selling book and numerous journalism awards, uncovers a web of love, murder, deception, and corruption entangling Bester and his co-accused, Dr Nandipha Magudumana.
Subsequent episodes will explore Bester’s initial conviction, the shocking partnership with Magudumana, and the murky details surrounding the actual victim in Cell 35.
Featuring interviews with prisoners, warders, the victim’s family, and experts, the documentary will also shine a spotlight on the media frenzy and societal reactions that surrounded this case.
Nikki Comninos, known for her work on several acclaimed documentaries, directs this Showmax Original, bringing a critical eye to the broader implications of Bester’s case for the South African prison system.
Check out the trailer below:
When is Thabo Bester’s next court appearance?
Thabo Bester, alongside Magudumana and their co-accused, is scheduled to appear in the Free State High Court on 5 June 2024.
This follows a postponement from the initially planned date at the end of February.