Court dismisses Thabo Bester’s bid to be transferred back to Gauteng

JOHANNESBURG – Murderer and rapist Thabo Bester application to be sent to a prison in Gauteng has been dismissed.

Judge John Holland-Muter said there was nothing untoward about Bester’s transfer to Ebongweni Super Max prison in Kokstad as it was done for security purposes.

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Bester claimed his transfer to Kokstad declared unconstitutional. 

He further argued that the move was a sham that prejudiced his right to a fair trial.

He said the transfer to eBongweni Supermax made it impossible to consult with his Gauteng-based lawyers. 

But the Correctional Services maintained that the move was lawful.