Thabo Bester in fresh bid to have Kokstad transfer declared unconstitutional

JOHANNESBURG - Murderer and rapist Thabo Bester is trying once again to have his transfer to Kokstad declared unconstitutional.

Bester argues the move was a sham that prejudiced his right to a fair trial.

READ | High Court dismisses Thabo Bester's fair trial bid 

He says the transfer to eBongweni Supermax made it impossible to consult with his Gauteng-based lawyers. 

They are located over 750 kilometres away.

Correctional Services, on the other hand, maintains that the move was lawful.

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