Prisons
Thabo Bester escape: G4S guard in court
Motanyane John Masukela will be able to apply for bail on 3 and 4 May
News | 20 April 2023
Thabo Bester escape: POPCRU urges government to do away with private prisons
Bester saga is an embarrassment, says union president after visit to Mangaung Correctional Centre
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 19 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
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
Thabo Bester ran a glamorous media company from prison
Joburg high society attended the luxurious launch of Bester’s company
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
Feature | 24 March 2023
Thabo Bester saga: Nandipha Magudumana abandons her rented mansion
Landlord tried to stop associates of Magudumana from removing some of the household contents
By Daniel Steyn, Marecia Damons and Kimberly Mutandiro
News | 23 March 2023
Facebook rapist: Deputy Minister was informed by warder that Thabo Bester escaped
Nothing appears to have been done about it
By Oliver Meth
News | 22 March 2023