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Thabo Bester | Magudumana’s father, accomplice to appear in court
Two people linked to Thabo Bester's escape from prison are expected to appear in court. One of them is Dr Nandipha Magudumana's father.
JOHANNESBURG - Nandipha Magudumana's father is expected in court on Tuesday.
He will be charged with aiding and abetting a prisoner.
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It relates to the escape of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester last year.
Bester, Magudumana and a Mozambican national were arrested in Tanzania at the weekend.
A former G4S security company employee will also appear in court.
"We believe that these two suspects are the masterminds in aiding and abetting this convicted prisoner to escape from lawful custody," said SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe.
"We do believe that these two suspects that have been arrested over the weekend by our investigating team do have a case to answer."