Thabo Bester prison escape
Here are our articles on the notorious prison escape on 3 May by convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester.
See also this timeline published on 3 April.
Thabo Bester escape: alleged conspirators apply for bail
Nandipha Magudumana withdrew her application in light of “new information”
News | 11 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: Friends remember Katlego Bereng
Bloemfontein Celtics supporters promise to protest outside court when the accused appear
News | 5 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: international spotlight on G4S
Canadian pension fund questioned on investment in prisons company
By Daniel Steyn, Marecia Damons and James Stent
News | 4 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: state says prison CCTV technician was offered R2.5-million bribe
Details emerge in court of state’s case against Bester and co-accused
By Becker Semela and Daniel Steyn
News | 3 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: did Nandipha Magudumana collect the same body from the same morgue twice?
Mystery deepens, inconsistencies accumulate, as police fail to answer questions
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 26 April 2023
Thabo Bester escape: Many unanswered questions about the death of Katlego Bereng
“We need to know how our son ended up dead and burnt in jail” says Bereng’s grandmother
By Becker Semela and Daniel Steyn
News | 25 April 2023
Court to hear arguments on prisoners’ computer rights
Documents were filed before the Thabo Bester revelations
Law | 25 April 2023
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