Articles for Marecia Damons
Witness in case of officer accused of murder of homeless man fails to come to court
Dumisani Joxo died in January 2022 after he was shot during an altercation in Rondebosch
Brief | 13 April 2023
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana back in South Africa - and behind bars
Magudumana charged with murder and violation of bodies
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
Brief | 13 April 2023
Thabo Bester saga: MPs from all parties grill G4S
Private prison company claims it cooperated with state’s investigation
By Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn
Parliament | 13 April 2023
Government knew Thabo Bester had escaped, but did nothing
Authorities dragged their feet investigating the matter, documents tabled before Parliament reveal
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 12 April 2023
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana arrested in Tanzania
The couple had several passports in their possession with different names
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 8 April 2023
I acted in self-defence, law enforcement officer who shot dead a homeless man tells court
State’s witness testified that he was the one having an argument with officers that morning and that the deceased Dumisani Joxo had been defending him.
News | 6 April 2023
Parliamentary briefing on Thabo Bester postponed after G4S no-show
“Accountability to Parliament is not optional,” says committee chair
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 4 April 2023
G4S booted from control of Mangaung prison after Thabo Bester escape
Prison department says that the director of Mangaung prison has lost control of the facility
By Daniel Steyn, James Stent and Marecia Damons
News | 30 March 2023
Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha made millions from construction company
Bester used an ID and driver’s licence in the name of “TK Nkwana” after escaping from prison
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 29 March 2023