Thabo Bester G4S employees

Thabo Bester co-accused appear in court for bail application. Image: Becker Semela/GroundUp.

WATCH: Bail application continues for Thabo Bester co-accused

The accused, who worked at the Mangaung prison and allegedly helped rapist Thabo Bester escape, continue their bail applications.

Thabo Bester G4S employees

Thabo Bester co-accused appear in court for bail application. Image: Becker Semela/GroundUp.

Four former G4S employees and a former CCTV contractor accused of aiding Thabo Bester continue with their bail application on Friday, 19 May.

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Thabo Bester co-accused appear in court

The accused allegedly helped serial rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC), which was managed by the private security company when Bester fled last year.

The bail applications, which started last week, were postponed to Friday. Those applying for bail are former G4S employees Senohe Matsoara, Motenyani Masukela, Tieho Makhotsa and Nastassja Jansen, as well as, Teboho Lipholo, a former Integritron CCTV techinician.

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During the first days of the bail application, an investigating officer testified how the accused allegedly helped Bester escape from prison.

On Tuesday, the defence lawyers cross-examined the investigating officer. This is expected to continue on Friday.

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Thabo Bester: Here is a livestream of the bail application court appearance courtesy of SABC:

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