Zolile Cornelius Sekeleni, father of Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, was granted R10,000 bail on the condition that he reports once a week to the Port Edward police station[1]. Sekeleni was charged with murder alongside former G4S employee Senohe Matsoara for their alleged involvement in the escape of “Facebook rapist” and murderer Thabo Bester[3].
Sekeleni’s bail hearing took place in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court, where he was ordered to return on May 16, alongside Thabo Bester[1]. The State did not oppose his bail, as the murder charge was removed from his docket and he now faces schedule 1 offenses[2].
Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, her co-accused Senohe Matsoara, and Integritron CCTV technician Tebogo James Lipholo were remanded in custody[4]. The three face serious charges related to the prison break of the notorious Thabo Bester, which has caused widespread outrage and demands for justice.
The details of the case are still being investigated, and the circumstances surrounding Sekeleni’s involvement remain unclear. It is expected that more information will come to light as the case proceeds and the suspects face trial.
As the public anxiously awaits further developments, the granting of Sekeleni’s bail has raised questions about the potential outcomes of the case. With the murder charge removed from his docket, it is yet to be seen what penalties he may face if found guilty of the remaining charges.
The case has garnered significant media attention and will continue to be closely followed as it unfolds. The upcoming trial dates are expected to bring more clarity to the situation and, ultimately, justice for those affected by the actions of Thabo Bester and his alleged accomplices.