Articles for Daniel Steyn
Thabo Bester escape: Court grants R10,000 bail to one of three suspended prison officers
Two other accused will return to court on 11 July for formal bail applications
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 3 July 2023
Three more G4S prison officials in court for aiding Thabo Bester’s escape
All 12 suspects are expected back in court in August for start of the main criminal trial
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 28 June 2023
Thabo Bester saga: State expects three more people to be arrested
Case postponed again for further investigation
By Marecia Damons, Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 20 June 2023
Dr Nandipha’s court bid is “trial by ambush” argues state lawyer
Nandipha Magudumana claims she was “abducted” in Tanzania by South African authorities
By Daniel Steyn, Marecia Damons and Becker Semela
News | 1 June 2023
Magistrate denies bail to four accused in the Thabo Bester escape
The fifth applicant, Nastassja Jansen, was granted R10,000 bail
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Law | 29 May 2023
Dr Nandipha’s urgent court bid postponed. But does her case have merit?
Department of Home Affairs officially joins as a respondent
By Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn
Law | 26 May 2023
Thabo Bester saga: accused want bail so they can care for their children, lawyers argue
A decision in the bail application is expected on Monday
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 24 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: no reason for bail to be granted, says prosecutor
Lawyers for the accused say they won’t evade trial
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 23 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: Lawyers challenge police officer’s objections to bail
Bail application for five accused continued for a third day
By Becker Semela and Daniel Steyn
News | 19 May 2023