Actress and reality TV star Thando Thabethe was not having it with Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s giggles during her virtual court appearance.
Dr Nandipha appeared virtually from the comfort of a library at the Kroonstad prison, while Thabo Bester was flanked by three Department of Correctional Services (DCS) warders at the Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria, where he too appeared virtual.
Nandipha who had evidently taken the time for a full-face beat before her appearance, flashed a smile, nodded and spoke softly while addressing Magistrate Mohlolo Khabisi.
In contrast, the convicted murderer and Facebook rapist Thabo, in his Burberry hoodie, kept his hands in his pockets throughout the proceedings, while keeping a clenched jaw.
The actress, was however not thrilled with Nandipha’s smiles and giggles, making Thando question her actions.
Taking to her Twitter timeline the How To Ruin Christmas actress said:
“What on earth Is so funny, what is she smiling & laughing about.”
What on earth Is so funny, what is she smiling & laughing about ? https://t.co/75DuqD6LvJ
— Thando Thabethe (@Thando_Thabethe) May 16, 2023
Many people joined in the conversation voicing their frustration on how Nandipha is being treated, with many sighting “pretty privilege” and “special treatments” are allegedly given to the doctor.
Dr Nandipha Magudumana in posing,smiling and displaying fashion statement caring less about the family that lost their son and also in a way arrogantly mocking the court pic.twitter.com/4IxkGmiVLC
— NgwanaThariE’ntsho (@LindaMasango11) May 16, 2023
She has no conscious and doesn’t see the severity or seriousness of what she has done that’s why she keeps postponing bail and wasting resources. Arrogant and proud
— ??LadyMayVee (@LadyMay_K) May 16, 2023
Mockery of our justice system. She knows she’s get out free
— ??No sugar-coating ? (@Loperzito) May 17, 2023
She’s probably laughing at us…as in the whole country because she knows she’s gonna get off.
— karashika!!! (@Thembi_Ntk) May 16, 2023
Dr Nandipha and Thabo’s case was postponed to June 20. It is not clear if they will appear virtually, or if the State will transport the pair to the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court.
Also see: Thabo Bester reportedly engaged to another wealthy woman before Dr Nandipha
