Thabo Bester moved to super-max prison ahead of trial

South Africa: Thabo Bester Transferred to Ebongweni Correctional Centre

[SAnews.gov.za] Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad.

Malema gets his wish: Thabo Bester sent to notorious KZN supermax prison

Thabo Bester will join tendentrepreneur and murder-accused Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala at eBongweni Maximum Prison in Kokstad.

Thabo Bester moved to super-max prison ahead of trial

Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has been transferred to eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

Thabo Bester moved to most secure prison in South Africa

The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has been transferred to the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, described as the country’s most secure and strictest prison.   The high-risk maximum-security facility is managed on Closed Maximum Principles and houses offenders who fit a specific risk profile.   Correctional Services says inmate transfers are a…

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The Correctional Services Department has confirmed that Thabo Bester has been transferred to eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. It says Bester’s transfer is a routine practice. According to the department, security risk assessments to ensure the safety and stability of correctional facilities guide the practice. Spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says, “It has to be emphasised that offender transfers are a rout…

Thabo Bester joins Cat Matlala in Kokstad’s fortress prison eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre

By Marcus MolokoConvicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has been transferred to South Africa’s most secure prison, eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, where alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is also being held. BesterBester was convicted of rape and murder after luring women online. He is serving a life sentence. In 2022, he staged an escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein by fa…