By: Natasha Archary

Thabo Bester’s lawyers have once again recused themselves as his legal representatives.
Bester will now be represented by Advocate Kabelo Matee after the convicted rapist and murderer escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Center in May 2022.
Appearing virtually from the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Center, Bester donned a Louis Vuitton sweater, which reportedly costs around R18 000.
Bester’s former lawyers, Tshireledzo Ndou and Jeremiah Pela recused themselves from the case, due to Ndou facing criminal charges for attempted rape and violence.
Pela has reportedly also been charged for tender fraud and corruption, and will be representing Ndou in his criminal case.
After a brief appearance in court, the State Prosecutor shared that an agreement was reached for the matter to be postponed to 08 August, as they are expecting 3 more arrests to be made.
Meanwhile, Bester’s alleged accomplice and lover, Dr Nandipha Magudumana, and other co-accused were brought out of their holding cells to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court.
Their case will likely also be postponed until 08 August.
This is a developing story.
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