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 saga: MPs from all parties grill G4S
Private prison company claims it cooperated with state’s investigation
By Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn
Parliament | 13 April 2023
Government knew Thabo Bester had escaped, but did nothing
Authorities dragged their feet investigating the matter, documents tabled before Parliament reveal
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 12 April 2023
Thabo Bester prison break: two men in court, charged with murder
Former prison warder and father of Bester’s partner remanded in custody
Brief | 11 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
Government admits Thabo Bester has escaped
Department of Correctional Services statement confirms findings of GroundUp’s investigations
Brief | 25 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