Thabo Bester

Accused in Thabo Bester prison escape case seek bail while Bester’s girlfriend challenges her arrest. Image: Becker Semala/GroundUp.

WATCH LIVE: Closing arguments continue in Thabo Bester bail case

Thabo Bester’s five co-accused continue their bail applications. Watch the live proceedings and read more on the matter.

Thabo Bester

Accused in Thabo Bester prison escape case seek bail while Bester’s girlfriend challenges her arrest. Image: Becker Semala/GroundUp.

The bail applications of five suspects accused of helping serial rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre continue in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 24 May.

READ: Thabo Bester case: Closing arguments in bail applications continue

BESTER CO-ACCUSED CONTINUE BAIL APPLICATIONS

During closing arguments on Tuesday, the lawyers of Senohe Matsoara, Teboho Lipholo, Buti Masukela, Tieho Frans Makhotsa and Nastassja Jansen argued that their clients are not flight risks, and have no intention of interfering with witnesses.

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The State brushed aside the arguments and said none of the accused proved that it was in the interest of justice to grant them bail.

State prosecutor Matlhoko also said the State was concerned about the impression releasing the accused on bail would create among the public and re-emphasised that there were concerns the release could spark social unrest and lead to mob justice.

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