The bail hearing for the accused who allegedly aided murderer and rapist Thabo Bester escape from prison has been postponed. As the investigation continues, questions linger about the role of the police and the extent of corruption in the justice system.
The bail hearing of the accused who allegedly helped convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester escape from prison last May was postponed in the Bloemfontein magistrate court on Wednesday. escape from prison last May was postponed in the Bloemfontein magistrate court on Wednesday, as two more suspects were added to the indictment.
Six of the eight accused appeared in court on Wednesday, including the two other former G4S employees — Motenyane Masukela and Senohe Matsoara — celebrity doctor and businesswoman Nandipha Magudumana, and camera technician, James Lipholo. Prosecutor Sello Matlhoko, for the state, asked the court to postpone the matter following the detainment of Makhotsa and Jansen on Monday.
The state noted the concerns brought forward by the defence teams outside of court about how further developments in the investigation would impact bail proceedings at the next court appearance.
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