Nandipha Magudumana claims she was forced to skip the country.
Nandipha Magudumana claims she was forced to skip the country. Dr Nandipha Magudumana says She left for Tanzania against her own will & was fearful of Thabo Bester.
They’ve always been lovey-dovey even inside court now she wants to play a victim. Today she’s claiming that she was forced and threatened by Thabo Bester.
Magudumana made these revelations on Tuesday during her second attempt to secure bail. The state is opposing bail.
An emotional and teary-eyed Magudumana appeared in court on Tuesday in a bail bid. Scenes from the court room showed her crying when her affidavit was read out.
[WATCH] #ThaboBester's partner #DrNandiphaMagudumana breaks down as her personal circumstances are read out in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court where she is seeking bail. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/gHqbuXQnBE
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) August 29, 2023
Forced to leave South Africa
Magadumana’s affidavit read into the record by her lawyer Frans Dlamini alleged she was taken out of South Africa against her will by Bester.
“On or about the 17th of March 2023 I was in the company of accused number five (Bester). I was instructed and commanded by accuse number five to get into the vehicle and leave the premises to a destination unknown to me at the time.
“I refused and wanted an explanation but he forced me into a vehicle and I succumbed to pressure due to the threats he directed at me. I was defenceless, helpless and had no one to report to at the time,” Magudumana said.
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[WATCH] #DrNandiphaMagudumana says she was taken out of South Africa against her will by #ThaboBester.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/sJqC3Z7865
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) August 29, 2023
Charges
She is facing schedule 5 offences of fraud, corruption, arson, violation of a body and defeating the ends of justice for her alleged role in the prison escape of Bester.
Bail
Magadumana said she could afford R10 000 bail.
“I don’t intend to live as a fugitive. I will not evade my trial. I will stand by my trial. I am a well-known medical practitioner and would not think of evading my trial. I can be given bail conditions.”
Magadumana said while she is married and separated, she would not divulge the reasons in her bail application.
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