Thabo Bester: Escape co-accused granted bail, four others fail in bid to be freed | News24

Four people accused of helping convicted rapist and killer Thabo Bester escape from a maximum-security prison last year were denied bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday. | iavanpijoos

Magistrate Motlholo Khabisi told the court that the interest of justice did not permit Senohe Matsoara, Teboho Lipholo, Motenyani Masukela and Tieho Makhotsa to be released on bail.

"God is also concerned about these allegations as it appears that the offence was committed in cahoots with the people whom a trust was bestowed… that the offence was committed at a place expected to be a secured and safe place," Khabisi said. "I intend not to waste time as to her position. The State’s case against accused 8 [Jansen] is porous. The State did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that the interest of justice does not [permit] her to be released on bail," he said.

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