South Africans can’t look away from Thabo Bester’s wild saga. The convicted rapist and murderer now fights a new battle. Alongside partner Nandipha Magudumana, he demands a court halt to a Thabo Bester Netflix documentary. Both await trial in Bloemfontein. Their urgent plea stirs drama days before the show’s premiere.
The Escape That Gripped SA
Bester broke out of Mangaung prison in May 2022. Authorities nabbed him in Tanzania by April 2023, with Magudumana in tow. Once a celebrated doctor, she now faces charges linked to the escape. Their trial looms on November 10. This tale of crime and betrayal keeps the nation hooked. Ordinary folks debate how love fueled such chaos.
Inside “Beauty and the Bester”
The Thabo Bester Netflix documentary, “Beauty and the Bester,” hits screens September 12. Its trailer, out since August 20, teases courtroom footage and deep dives into manipulation and corruption. Interviews star Magudumana’s father, Zolile Sekeleni, and celebs like Pearl Thusi, who met Bester. The tagline—“How far would she go for love?”—promises a gripping watch.
Why the Courtroom Showdown?
Bester filed his court notice in late August, with Magudumana’s plea following on August 26. They target Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, with a hearing set for September 9. The pair slams the Thabo Bester Netflix documentary as a mix of lies, selective edits, and wild claims. They say producers ignored their side, trampling their right to a fair trial. Bester calls it defamatory, warning it could wreck their reputations and cases.
A Familiar Fight
This isn’t their first rodeo. In March 2024, they failed to block Showmax’s “Tracking Thabo Bester” in Johannesburg High Court. That ruling leaned on public domain info. Netflix stays silent on the new fight. Social media buzzes—some back the block, others demand the release and question who funds these legal moves.
Time’s running out. Will the court pull the plug? South Africans await the verdict, hooked on a saga blending crime, love, and media power. It’s a story that hits close to home for all chasing truth in the chaos.
