Similar to his Kgosi Mampuru fellow inmate, Vusi “Cat” Matlala, Thabo Bester has made a trendy look in courtroom.
The convicted rapist, assassin, and fraudster appeared within the dock on Friday, referring to fees of his 2022 jail escape and violating a corpse.
Bester, his co-accused, Nandipha Magudumana, and several other others are at present concluding pre-trial courtroom proceedings.
THABO BESTER TURNS HEADS IN COURT
Like businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala, who not too long ago appeared in public earlier than Parliament’s Advert Hoc Committee, Thabo Bester wore head-to-toe designer-branded clothes in courtroom this week.
Bester appeared earlier than the Free State Excessive Court docket sporting a pullover, chino pants, and a belt made by French luxurious style home, Louis Vuitton.
Earlier than his rearrest, Bester – a convicted fraudster businessman – was accustomed to lavish life, flashy vehicles, and designer garments.
His look in courtroom instantly drew comparisons with Matlala, who donned designers Fendi and Burberry in entrance of Parliament’s Advert Hoc Committee final week.
X account @AdvoBarryRoux posted: “Thabo Bester simply pulled a checkmate on Vusimuzi Cat Mtalala. The dressing competitors between these two continues.”
One other – @Darviezzz – added: “Maintain these two far aside! In the event that they crew up, they’ll run the jail. First, they’ll take over, then they’ll criticize everybody’s uniforms and host a jail style present.”
PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS LATEST
In his newest courtroom look, Thabo Bester boldly contested the legality of his arrest in Tanzania following his alleged jail escape in 2022.
Bizarrely, he demanded entry to Worldwide Relations Minister Ronald Lamola’s cellphone data. He has additionally filed an utility to entry paperwork from the Presidency and Crime Intelligence
Bester additionally “desires to use for funding to finance his authorized illustration.”
He’s anticipated again in courtroom for a pre-trial listening to on 18 March 2026.
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