The long-running legal saga involving convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has been delayed again, with his pre-trial proceedings now postponed to April 2027. Also see: Thabo Bester transferred to eBongweni Super Maximum Prison Thabo appeared virtually from prison on Friday, 28 August 2026, alongside his co-accused Dr Nandipha Magudumana and several other accused in […]
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Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has escalated his legal battle, insisting in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday that he was lawfully released in 2022 and is being unfairly treated as an escapee before any court ruling. Also see: ‘I deserve better’ – Thabo Bester battles for luxury behind bars Bester argues he did not […]
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Authorities have confirmed that convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria to the eBongweni Super Maximum facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. “Correctional Services confirms the transfer of offender Thabo Bester to eBongweni Maximum Correctional Facility. It has to be established that offender transfers are a routine practice guided […]
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Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has filed another court application seeking relaxed prison conditions. In papers submitted to the Johannesburg High Court, Bester argues that his classification as a sentenced prisoner is unconstitutional and wants to be treated under more humane conditions, similar to inmates awaiting trial. He is demanding contact visits with his […]
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The moment the husband breaks his silence After months of swirling allegations, Mkhuseli Magudumana, husband of celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana, has finally responded to claims of an affair between his wife and convicted criminal Thabo Bester. In the Netflix docuseries Beauty and the Bester, released recently, Mkhuseli says the person presented in the controversy is […]
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When Beauty & the Bester hit Netflix, many in South Africa thought they were ready. Still, seeing how Americans reacted to the story of Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana revealed a different layer of reflection, discomfort, and even national introspection. The Documentary That Crossed Borders Released in mid-September 2025, Beauty & the Bester is […]
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In a courtroom drama that reads like a true-crime thriller itself, Gauteng High Court in Pretoria became the stage for the ongoing saga of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester and his former partner Nandipha Magudumana, as they attempt to halt Netflix from releasing the highly anticipated documentary Beauty and the Bester. The documentary is […]
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Actress and media personality Pearl Thusi is breaking her silence in Netflix’s highly anticipated docu-series Beauty and The Bester, revealing how she narrowly survived a harrowing encounter with convicted criminal Thabo Bester, infamously known as the “Facebook Rapist.” The three-part series is set to premiere on 12 September and promises emotionally raw revelations and investigative […]
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Convicted rapist Thabo Bester and his partner in crime, Dr Nandipha Magudumana, have taken legal action against Netflix regarding an upcoming three-part docuseries the streaming company is set to release. Last week, Netflix unveiled the trailer for their eagerly awaited crime documentary titled, Beauty and the Bester. The show is based on the life of […]
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The documentary covering the life of one of South Africa’s most notorious criminals, Thabo Bester, will soon be making its way to our television screens. International streaming platform Netflix has officially unveiled the trailer of their latest three-part crime docuseries titled Beauty and the Bester. The show tells the story of Thabo Bester, a man […]
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The notorious mastermind, Thabo Bester, was a chameleon of deceit, adopting multiple identities and orchestrating elaborate business scams. One of his most audacious personas was that of Tom Motsepe, a supposed New York-based entrepreneur claiming to be related to South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe. Thabo leveraged this fabricated connection to build credibility and gain the […]
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After previously making headlines for her flawless looks in her court appearances, Dr. Nandipha Magudumana’s most recent outing has sparked concern, raising questions regarding her health and well-being. Once an esteemed medical professional, boasting impressive accolades and accomplishments, including being named to the SADC Top 100 Young Leaders list, Nandipha Magudumana has found herself at […]
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