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THABO BESTER IN COURT: “I Was LAWFULLY RELEASED” | New Claims Shake Mangaung Case

MDNtv — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:29:01 +0000

In a stunning moment inside the courtroom, Thabo Bester claimed that he did not escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre, insisting instead that he was lawfully released in May 2022.

The statement, made during court proceedings, has immediately intensified public debate. It shifts the focus from an alleged escape to serious questions about what really happened behind the scenes.

In this video, we cover:

What Thabo Bester said in court
The significance of his “lawful release” claim
Reactions inside and outside the courtroom
What this could mean for the ongoing case

This case continues to unfold in real time, and each new development adds another layer of complexity. With emotions high and scrutiny growing, many are now watching closely to see how the court responds to these claims.

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THABO BESTER RETURNS TO COURT IN NEW URGENT BID OVER PRISON ESCAPE CASE

MDNtv — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:39:02 +0000

This is a news update from MDNtv, when things happen fast, you are always in the know.

Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has returned to the High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday 24 March 2026 in connection with his 2022 prison escape case.

Bester has filed an urgent application challenging aspects of the charges linked to his escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre. The matter forms part of a wider case involving Bester and his co accused including Dr Nandipha Magudumana.

The pair face multiple charges including fraud, aiding escape and murder following one of South Africa’s most shocking prison break scandals.

This latest court appearance comes after a series of legal setbacks for Bester, including failed attempts to secure a prison transfer and challenges relating to his fair trial rights.

Today’s proceedings are expected to focus on legal and procedural issues raised in his urgent application as the case continues to unfold.

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Mangaung wardens to apply for bail in inmate murder case

MDN tv — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:49:46 +0000

Four wardens from Mangaung Correctional Centre, Lebohang Martins, Boitumelo Mooi, Cedric Motshabi, and Mojalefa Maarman are scheduled to apply for bail on April 25, 2025, in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court.

All four accused appeared in the Bloemfontein magistrate court on the 23 April 2025.

The group faces charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice in connection with the death of inmate Mpho Mkhumbeni.

Free State Policespokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said earlier after their arrest that
Mkhumbeni, who had been serving a life sentence for murder since 2014, died on March 12, 2025, reportedly after being assaulted and pepper-sprayed during an unauthorized raid on his cell.

A post-mortem confirmed his death was due to complications from pepper spray exposure and blunt force injuries.

Meanwhile, the Department of Correctional Services has also placed seven officials on suspension in relation to the case.

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