Department of Correctional Services confirms Thabo Bester escaped prison

JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Correctional Services has concluded that the body found in a Mangaung cell is not that of Facebook rapist, Thabo Bester.

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It says Bester escaped from custody in May last year.

The department says there will be serious consequences for those found to have been involved in his escape.

MEDIA STATEMENT| DCS INVESTIGATION ON THABO BESTER pic.twitter.com/R4iuEwSVxj

— Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services  (@Min_JCS) March 25, 2023