The documentary 'Beauty and the Bester', detailing Thabo Bester's life and escape from prison, has been granted approval for release in South Africa.
Court Approval for Documentary Release
A South African court has approved the release of a documentary on Thabo Bester, a convicted criminal. The three-part documentary series will air on Netflix. Previously, Bester and his accomplice Nandipha Magudumana filed a lawsuit claiming that the film is defamatory and could harm their rights to a fair trial.
Thabo Bester's Life and Escape
Thabo Bester is known as a serial rapist who used Facebook to lure his victims. He was found guilty of rape and murder. In 2022, while in prison, Bester managed to escape with the help of Magudumana. His escape was linked to a fire in the prison, during which a body was found, initially believed to be Bester's.
Judge's Statements and Parties' Positions
Judge Sulet Potterill dismissed Bester's application, stating that the claim lacked merit. The court noted that the information presented in the documentary is publicly available and may aid in enhancing safety. Bester and Magudumana may file a new defamation claim in the future.
The documentary 'Beauty and the Bester', set to premiere in South Africa, highlights one of the country's notorious criminals and his escape from custody, bringing further public attention to his fate.
