With Mzansi’s ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ continuing to top trend lists for their criminality case, so is their fashion taste, which has left social media streets on fire every time they make a court appearance!
Convicted criminal Thabo Bester made his third court appearance virtually at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court. And all eyes were on the convicted criminal’s appearance, complete with a Burberry hoodie which costs over R15 000, and a new hairstyle.
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Bester appeared via video link from the Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria on Tuesday, 16 May.
Bester and his co-accused, including alleged partner Nandipha Magudumana, face 16 criminal charges, including fraud, violating a body, corruption, arson, escaping from lawful custody, and defeating the ends of justice.
Thabo Bester will next appear in court on 20 June and will remain behind bars. It’s unclear if he will appear virtually or in person at his next court appearance.
Like his co-accused Nandipha Magudumana, Thabo Bester’s court appearance had tongues wagging.
The convicted rapist, murderer, and fraudster sported a designer look – a Burberry hoodie. Also, like Nandipha, Bester sported a new hairstyle.
The smooth-talking criminal shaved off his long black locks, reverting to a buzz cut previously seen in past court appearances and pictures.
On social media, many South Africans voiced their disapproval of Thabo Bester’s “special treatment.” This included Bester being permitted to appear virtually and wear designer clothes.
However, Bester’s legal representative Tsoeunyane Jeremiah Pela argued that he be permitted to appear in court in person.
According to Pela, this would aid their consultations during court proceedings.
#ThaboBester his new legal team says they never agreed to a visual appearance of Bester. They say they need to consult and they can’t because he is not in court.
They are requesting be brought to court to canvass an issue -preferably tomorrow.#DrNandipha pic.twitter.com/TIrZ0HPQsn
— Silindelo Masikane (@Sli_Masikane) May 16, 2023
Then there was the question of Thabo Bester not appearing in a prison uniform. While Bester was technically in prison and not in court, he was permitted to wear civilian clothing.
According to the Department of Correctional Services, inmates – including those remanded in custody – are permitted to wear civilian clothing during court appearances.
Yes @naledimoleo Thabo Bester is a convicted criminal. Don’t expect him to wear orange overalls. Convicted criminals are allowed to wear civilian clothes when they appear in court. #SenzoMeyiwa accused are serving prison sentences but appear in civilian clothes@TheAgenda_SABC
— Bra Hloni (@BraHlonisky) May 16, 2023
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