A fire at Kgosi Mampuru’s Correctional Centre on Thursday, 25 April, has fuelled rumours Thabo Bester has foiled another elaborate prison escape. The convicted fraudster, rapist, and murderer is currently serving three life sentences at the C Max prison in Prison. He’s also facing new charges of his 2022 prison escape, as well as fraud, corruption, … Read more
Almost a year after it blew up on social media, South Africans are still puzzled about that photograph of Thabo Bester and Jacob Zuma. Days after his arrest in April 2023, a picture of the convicted rapist and murderer with the former South African president went viral. In the Showmax docuseries Tracking Thabo Bester, various … Read more
Penny Lebyane was one of many South African celebrities who unknowingly frequented criminally-accused skin doctor Nandipha Magudumana. The media personality was spotted in a snippet of Showmax’s Tracking Thabo Bester. Nandipha – a successful entrepreneur – was the owner of Optimum Medical Aesthetics Solutions, a Sandton-based beauty business. At the time, she also ran several … Read more
Showmax have announced a gripping four-part series on the criminal spree of South Africa’s most brazen convict, Thabo Bester, and his reported girlfriend, Nandipha Magudumana. The couple are currently awaiting their pre-trial in the Free State Court. Along with seven others, the duo are facing charges of assisting Bester’s prison escape, fraud, corruption, and violating … Read more
Thabo Bester has kicked up a fuss in court after he claims he was denied his right to wear his own clothes, no doubt designer labels. The flashy criminal – who has previously donned Burberry and Louis Vuitton in court – made his grievances known through his legal representation. Thabo, his co-accused Nandipha Magudumana, and … Read more
The police officer who got the wheels going in bringing down Dr Nandipha Magudumana and her partner, convicted rapist Thabo Bester has gained national recognition. The officer, who can’t be named for safety reasons, received the Police Minister’s Special Award. COP LIFTS THE LID ON NANDIPHA MAGUDUMANA ALSO READ: Top cop who put away Rosemary … Read more
Female prison guards were part of a prostitution ring ran by a powerful syndicate of inmates and guards – including Thabo Bester. This is according to the Sunday Times, which reported that a leaked document compiled by the department of correctional services (DCS) revealed that those who “saw things” or raised suspicions were poisoned. ALSO … Read more
