It's Topical | Thabo Bester saga: Where does internet for prisoners come from?

Editorial Note
Correction: The graphic in the video showed an inaccurate location for the birth of Dr Nandipha Magudumana. This is an update to reflect that she grew up in Port Edward, KZN.

Undermining the criminal justice system. But for now, a convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester is locked up. The National Prosecuting Authority says it is confident that it has a watertight case against Bester. He is set to appear in Court again on the 16th of May 2023. He is facing charges including escaping from lawful custody, defeating the ends of justice, violating a dead body and fraud. Bester's escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State, in May last year, has thrown the spotlight on security in this country's prisons. That correctional facility is operated by G4S on behalf of the South African government. So the ultimate responsibility lies with the government.
It lies with the Department of Correctional Services. Minister Ronald Lamola has apologised for Bester escaping.


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