Nandipha Magudumana – or Dr Nandi as she is commonly known – is wanted in connection with harbouring a dangerous criminal; Thabo Bester.
The celebrity aesthetics doctor – who is believed to be in a relationship with the convicted rapist, murderer and fraudster – is currently on the run with Bester.
The prominent businesswoman has been accused of throwing her reputation in the trash with her association with the man dupped the “Facebook Rapist”. She’s also accused of practising illegally, according to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
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But before all the bombshell claims, Dr Nandi was known for her successful practise – Optimum Medical Aesthetics Solutions – as well as her celebrity clientele.
DR NANDI’S LOVED BY THESE THREE CELEBS
In pictures posted on her Instagram account, the glamorous doctor is seen catering to several stars. They include;
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Zozibini Tunzi
The former Miss Universe is a regular at Dr Nandi’s practise, which probably explains her flawless skin.
Moshe Ndiki
Moshe is not only a fan of Dr Nandi, he is also her “favourite” client. The actor and TV personality recently defended the businesswoman amid her link to the Facebook Rapist.
Davido
When in South Africa, Nigerian superstar Davido always pays Dr Nandi a visit.
DOCTOR PRACTISING ILLEGALLY, SAYS HPCSA
Meanwhile News24 reports that the HPSCA are likely to take action against Dr Nandi after they revealed she was not a registered doctor.
The body claims the doctor failed to pay her annual fees in 2021. This saw her deregistered – and run her practise illegally. Dr Nandi is the owner of Optimum Medical Aesthetics Solutions based in Sandton.
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They said in a statement to the publication.
“This becomes a matter for the HPCSA inspectorate office to investigate further, in conjunction with law enforcement, to determine whether she is practising while not registered with the council. As stipulated in the Health Professions Act, 56 of 1974, practising while not registered with [the] council is a criminal offence”.
In a quick search on the HPCSA site, Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s name recorded five results – two suspensions and three closed registrations.
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MOUNTING EVIDENCE
In addition to possibly being prosecuted over her professional practice, Dr Nandi has also made the headlines for several other bombshell allegations, which include:
- Owing R800 000 in unpaid rent and fleeing her Hyde Park rental home
- Being in a romantic relationship with Thabo, as stated in a sworn court statement
- Telling a Pretoria High Court that she was his customary wife and collecting his “body” following a prison fire at the Magaung Correctional Centre.
- Going into hiding, as confirmed by her father
- Abandoning her Sandton business Optimum Medical Health Solutions
- Renting multiple properties with Thabo Bester,
- Registering multiple business names, with the aid of Bester. She also reportedly registered two in the names of her friends, who had no prior knowledge of it.
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