Thabo Bester, a convicted murderer and rapist, made an emotional plea in the Free State High Court, citing severe restrictions and challenges in mounting his defence due to direct oversight by the national commissioner of prisons, News24 reports. Appearing with his lover, Dr Nandipha Magudumana, and seven others facing charges related to his 2022 prison escape, Bester reported harsh confinement conditions, mistreatment, and limited contact with the outside world. He expressed frustration with media portrayal influencing public opinion, insisted the charges were politically motivated, and controversially suggested the public petition for his execution if convinced of his guilt. The case was postponed to July 24.
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