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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

thabo bester

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South Africa

South Africa’s DA Calls for Reopening of Inquiry into Thabo Bester’s Escape

The DA has urged Parliament to reopen its inquiry into the escape of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. The party has expressed frustration over the limited findings of the Public Protector's investigation into Bester's escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State in May 2022. The DA’s Janho Engelbrecht criticised the report's limited scope, stating that it fails to hold all responsible parties accountable:  

todayNovember 1, 2024 16

South Africa

S.A Parliament to Act on Thabo Bester’s Prison Escape Findings

  South Africa's Correctional Services Committee in Parliament will oversee remedial actions against individuals involved in Thabo Bester’s prison escape. This follows a briefing on the Public Protector's report, which highlighted failures by the Department of Correctional Services in handling Bester's escape from Mangaung prison in the Free State. Parliamentary legal adviser Bulelani Simani confirmed that they will ensure the department takes the necessary steps to address the issues raised […]

todayOctober 30, 2024 17

South Africa

Thabo Bester’s Lawyer Challenges Prison Conditions And Claim Rights Violations

The legal representative of convicted murderer and Facebook rapist Thabo Bester is set to challenge the Department of Correctional Services over his treatment in prison. Bester claims his rights are violated due to lack of private consultations with his attorney and being kept in solitary confinement. His attorney Dinana Reid told eNCA Bester's rights to a fair trial are being compromised:  

todayAugust 5, 2024 55

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