Articles for Becker Semela
Thabo Bester escape: trial to start in February 2024
Charges against three of the 12 accused have been withdrawn
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 11 October 2023
State rubbishes Magudumana’s claim that Thabo Bester kidnapped her
State opposes bail
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 29 August 2023
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana allege inhumane treatment while in custody
Bester says possessions, which he claims are worth R40-million, were confiscated during his arrest
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 8 August 2023
Thabo Bester escape: state expects to call about 18 witnesses
Another accused is granted bail of R10,000
By Marecia Damons and Becker Semela
News | 11 July 2023
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
Son buried by municipality without family’s knowledge
Family intends to exhume the body and sue the state
News | 15 June 2023
Ninth suspect in Thabo Bester escape appears in court
Zanda Moyo will join eight others in the criminal trial on 20 June
Brief | 13 June 2023