The court outburst by Thabo Bester – once hailed the “Facebook Rapist” – has likely been a slap in the face for all his victims, particularly the family of his murdered girlfriend, Nomfundo Tyhulu. The convicted rapist, murderer, and fraudster appeared in the Free State High Court on Wednesday, 5 June, alongside his rumoured partner Nandipha Magudumana and seven others. The group are facing charges of assisting Bester’s 2022 prison escape, fraud, corruption, and violating multiple bodies.
During his court appearance, Bester went on a rant about fearing for his life and mental health. GBV ORG SLAMS THABO BESTER COURT OUTBURST In court, Thabo Bester interrupted proceedings to vent about being “unfairly treated” while incarcerated. The fraudster claimed that his “human rights have been violated” and that he was seemingly being punished by “high-ranking officials.
” He said: “I am segregated from everyone for the past 15 months. I have not had access to or contact with any human, and I feel for my mental health. I’m kept in a hole all by myself.
..My life is in danger.
” Bester bemoaned his inability to wear his designer clothes, namely the French fashion house, Louis Vuitton. He also shifted the blame of who was behind his prison escape. To add insult to injury, Bester claimed there was “no evidence” that he had committed any crimes.
He said: “It’s already been confirmed that I’ve escaped, but no one knows the facts. It’s already confirmed th.
