Articles for Becker Semela
Ficksburg community leaders arrested during clashes over land occupation
The Setsoto Local Municipality has obtained an interim order preventing any new shacks from being erected
Brief | 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
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
Inmate Teboho Molemohi was murdered in Mangaung prison. His mother was never told what happened
Six people were convicted for Teboho’s murder, but no-one told his mother
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 19 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: lawyer asks court to “satisfy itself” that the man in the dock is indeed Bester
Bail hearing of five alleged conspirators to continue on Friday
By Becker Semela and Daniel Steyn
News | 16 May 2023
Police testimony reveals how decoy body ended up in Thabo Bester’s cell
Friends of Katlego Bereng picket outside Bloemfontein Magistrates Court
By Becker Semela and Daniel Steyn
News | 12 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: alleged conspirators apply for bail
Nandipha Magudumana withdrew her application in light of “new information”
News | 11 May 2023