Exclusive | Thabo Bester’s mother wants nothing to do with trial

JOHANNESBURG - Meisie Bester's DNA confirmed that Facebook rapist Thabo Bester was alive.

But, she's escaped the chaos and media frenzy of his trial.

She may now be called to testify in her son's case.

READ: Thabo Bester escape | Matter postponed to February 2024

Bester and nine others face charges ranging from fraud to violation of a corpse and arson.

They have been served with a 50-page indictment and a list of 132 witnesses.

* eNCA senior reporter Silindelo Masikane has more.