The 'Tracking Thabo Bester' documentary aired on the 15 of March after a legal battle between Multichoice, Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana. The bid was lost.
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The documentary 'Tracking Thabo Bester' aired on the 15th of March after Multichoice was given the green light to air the two-part series. Images: Frikkie Kapp.Judge Stuart Wilson of the Johannesburg High Court dismissed the urgent application filed by Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana to documentary on Showmax—the applications to block the documentary stem from the individuals' claims that it infringes on their rights., sheds light on the allegations surrounding Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana, allowing viewers to form their own opinions about the"Showmax is delighted that the High Court has held the public's right to watch the 'Tracking Thabo Bester' documentary.
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