Thabo Bester pre-trial hearing: Here’s everything you must know
The Thabo Bester case returned to court where new trial dates were announced and key issues about legal representation, extradition, and evidence were addressed.
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Bayswater woman arrested for trafficking ‘sex’ slaves
Four suspects, including a woman from Bayswater, have been arrested in Bloemfontein for allegedly trafficking a victim, drugging her, and forcing her into sexual exploitation.
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Bloem teen mom wanted for abandoning newborn baby in hospital
Sergeant Nthabiseng Ranthako, who is leading the case, has called on the public to assist in identifying the teen mother.
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Moroadi Cholota bail conditions: Here’s what you must know
The decision came after the court determined that there was insufficient evidence to label her a flight risk, despite the State’s arguments to the contrary.
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Who took Liqhame Tshaka? – Free State student kidnapped outside Bloem court
Tshaka’s mother reported her missing after multiple unsuccessful attempts to contact her on her cellphone.
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Thabo Bester prison break pretrial gets a new date
The Thabo Bester pretrial was postponed to a new date, following an eventful day in court, on Wednesday. Here’s what you must know.
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Dr Nandipha, Thabo Bester back in court: Here’s how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha Magudumana, the alleged brain behind the plot, along with eleven other suspects, will once again face the scales of justice. Here’s how to tune in live.
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The work of a Bloemfontein serial killer? – Fear grows as more women turn up missing
In Bloemfontein, fear escalates with more women missing and murdered, raising suspicions of a serial killer targeting the area.
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Machaka Radebe: Search for Bloem teen escalates to murder
The search for missing Bloemfontein teenager Machaka Radebe turns into a murder investigation after her body is found with a stab wound in Phase 9.
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Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bail appeal dismissed amid flight risk concerns
The Free State High Court upheld the denial of Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bail, citing her potential as a flight risk.
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Thabo Bester escape: Trial to start in February 2024
Charges against three of the 12 accused have been withdrawn
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Bester and Magudumana threaten court action to stop book release
Thabo Bester wants to “avoid being prosecuted by and in the media”, according to his lawyers
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Court brands Nandipha Magudumana a flight risk, denies bail
The investigating officer Lieutenant Colonel Tiohe Flyman had strongly opposed Magudumana’s release on bail, citing concerns that she might evade her trial.
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Nandipha Magudumana’s kidnapping claim questioned by state
Magudumana has ‘a right to liberty’ until convicted, court told
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Nandipha Magudumana defence pokes holes in State’s affidavit
Advocate Frans Dlamini, representing Magudumana, expressed strong reservations about the State’s approach to the case.
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State prosecutors detail how Nandipha Magudumana used corpses to help Bester escape prison
The State detailed how Nandipha Magudumana allegedly shopped around for corpses to use in Thabo Bester’s daring prison break.
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Thabo Bester wants answers on ‘stolen’ items valued at R27.72 million
Thabo Bester listed these 23 items. valued at R27.72 million, he claims were stolen when he was arrested in Tanzania in April 2023.
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Thabo Bester prison break: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Follow every aspect of the intriguing Thabo Bester court case live right here, with every development updated in real time.
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Court dismisses Dr Nandipha’s application for leave to appeal
Judge finds Nandipha’s appeal has no reasonable prospect for success
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Thabo Bester ex-G4S guards receive mixed bail outcomes
In the latest development in the Thabo Bester prison break, three former G4S guards received mixed bail outcomes.
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N1 Bloemfontein bus accident leaves 30 injured: Here’s everything we know
Tragically, one passenger was trapped beneath the overturned bus and succumbed to their injuries.
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Thabo Bester arrests: Three more G4S guards added to the charge sheet
On Tuesday, police confirmed the arrests of three former G4S guards linked to the Thabo Bester prison break. Here’s what you must know.
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Thabo Bester case: New legal team, three more suspects and these latest updates
The Thabo Bester case took another unexpected turn on Tuesday, after a new legal team was introduced. Here’s an update on the case.
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Dr Nandipha, Thabo Bester back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha Magudumana, Thabo Bester and seven other co-accused are due in court today.
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Zanda Moyo: Ninth suspect in Thabo Bester escape appears in court
Zanda Moyo will join eight others in the Thabo Bester criminal trial on 20 June 2023.
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Dr Nandipha Tanzania arrest judgment: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Will Dr Nandipha’s Tanzania arrest be ruled unlawful? Tune into the live stream when judgement is delivered, right here.
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Will Dr Nandipha beat the SA govt? – Court to rule on Monday, 5 June 2023
Dr Nandipha’s lawyers insisted Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester were secretly extradited and not deported, and according to top lawyer Advocate Anton Katz, there’s a clear difference.
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Dr Nandipha challenges Tanzania arrest: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha will challenge the Home Affairs and other respondents in her claim that she was ‘abducted’ and ‘unlawfully arrested’ in Tanzania
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Four Thabo Bester escape suspects denied bail: Here’s why Nastassja Jansen was released
Four of the five suspects charged with aiding in Thabo Bester’s escape were denied bail, while Nastassja Jansen was released. Here’s why.