Watch: Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester get flirtatious at latest court appearance [video]
The Thabo Bester court case was postponed again, but his flirty interactions with Dr Nandipha Magudumana in the dock left many talking.
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Thabo Bester and Nandipha cry prejudice over Netflix documentary
Convicted murderer Thabo Bester and his partner Nandipha Magudumana want to block the release of the Thabo Bester Netflix documentary, claiming it will prejudice their ongoing court case.
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Nandipha Magudumana’s father appears in Thabo Bester Netflix documentary
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana have filed an urgent court application to stop Netflix from releasing its upcoming documentary, ‘Beauty and the Bester’, which features an interview with Magudumana’s father.
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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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Supreme Court kicks out Nandipha’s request to nullify her Tanzania extradition
The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected Nandipha Magudumana’s bid to declare her extradition from Tanzania unlawful, clearing the way for her trial to proceed.
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Nandipha Magudumana extradition SCA ruling expected today
The Supreme Court of Appeal is set to deliver judgment today on whether Nandipha Magudumana’s return from Tanzania was legal, which could impact the Thabo Bester case.
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Magudumana’s mental condition a serious concern as Thabo Best case suffers delays
Magudumana’s lawyer has raised concerns about her deteriorating mental condition after nearly a year behind bars.
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Magudumana to appeal her extradition on Thursday
Nandipha Magudumana was arrested in Tanzania with convicted murderer and rapist and prison escapee Thabo Bester in April 2023.
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Thabo Bester trial date set: Here’s the latest
The trial is set to be one of the most anticipated legal proceedings in recent South African history.
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Watch: Thabo Bester spirals into epic rant about the death penalty [video]
Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester delivered an emotional rant in court, asking for the death penalty and the release of his co-accused.
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‘Tracking Thabo Bester’ review: A torturous echo chamber of TikToks and empty insights
‘Tracking Thabo Bester’ delivers an excruciatingly hollow experience, recycling old news under the guise of a docuseries.
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Nandipha Magudumana allegedly assaulted in prison: Here’s everything we know
Nandipha Magudumana, held in Kroonstad’s correctional facility, allegedly survived an assault by fellow inmates.
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Thabo Bester Showmax documentary WILL stream on Friday, court rules
Despite Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha’s efforts, the Showmax documentary detailing Bester’s notorious crimes will stream this Friday.
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Thabo Bester Showmax documentary Friday premiere at risk: Here’s what we know
The Thabo Bester Showmax documentary faces legal hurdles before its Friday premiere, with Dr Nandipha chasing an urgent interdict.
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Thabo Bester documentary on Showmax: Here’s what you must know
The Thabo Bester documentary premieres in March 2024 on Showmax, revealing the intricate details of the most talked-about prison break.
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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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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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Dr Nandipha scores rare win in her bid to declare Tanzania arrest unlawful
Dr Nandipha Magudumana gained a significant win as the Supreme Court of Appeal granted her leave to challenge the legality of her arrest in Tanzania. Will this affect her ongoing case?
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Dr Nandipha files assault charges against Department of Correctional Services
Motloung criticised the manner in which his client was transported to court, terming it as inhumane.
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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 bail application: Watch live on Monday, 11 September 2023 [video]
After 20 weeks incarcerated at Bizzah Makhete Correctional Centre, Nandipha Magudumana will learn of the fate of her bail bid on Monday.
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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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Nandipha Magudumana open letter: Bester’s lover claims she was raped by powerful men in government
Nandipha Magudumana released an open letter containing shocking claims about rape, powerful men in government and a note about her docuseries.
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Sonia Mbele reportedly leads race for rights to Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha docuseries
Reports suggest Sonia Mbele paid Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha a visit in prison to secure rights to a docuseries.
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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.