Thabo Bester

2024 - 3 - 15

Showdown Between Thabo Bester and Showmax in High Court Over Docuseries

Crime Documentary - Facebook Rapist - Johannesburg High Court - Nandipha Magudumana - Showmax - Thabo Bester

Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana try to halt the premiere of 'Tracking Thabo Bester' on Showmax, igniting a legal battle in court!

Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana have taken legal action against Showmax to block the release of the crime docuseries 'Tracking Thabo Bester,' which was set to debut on March 15, 2024. Their lawyers are urgently seeking an injunction in the high court to stop the streaming of the controversial documentary. Despite their efforts, the Johannesburg High Court dismissed the application, allowing Showmax to proceed with the airing of the series. Bester, notorious as the 'Facebook rapist,' is determined to prevent the broadcast of the documentary that delves into his life.

The legal battle between Thabo Bester, Nandipha Magudumana, and Showmax escalates as the court rules in favor of the digital streaming platform. The four-part docuseries 'Tracking Thabo Bester' is granted permission to be aired, despite the opposition's attempts to halt its release. Thabo Bester and Dr. Nandipha Magudumana's bid to scrap the documentary is rejected by the court, paving the way for the controversial show's broadcast.

In a surprising turn of events, the Johannesburg High Court approves the screening of the 'Tracking Thabo Bester' documentary, marking a victory for Showmax. As the legal battle unfolds, Thabo Bester's past, from prison to a lavish R12 million mansion in Hyde Park with Nandipha Magudumana, becomes a focal point of intrigue. The public eagerly anticipates the premiere of the docuseries to uncover the enigmatic life of the infamous Thabo Bester.

Thabo Bester's transformation from a murder convict to residing in a luxurious Hyde Park mansion captivates the audience. The fascinating journey of Bester and Magudumana, from their legal battles to their lavish lifestyle, adds a captivating twist to the ongoing saga surrounding the 'Tracking Thabo Bester' docuseries.

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Showmax and Thabo Bester face-off in court over docuseries (CapeTalk)

Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana want to block Showmax's 'Tracking Thabo Bester' crime-doc, which premieres today (15 March 2024).

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Why Thabo Bester, Nandipha Magudumana oppose doccie, and ... (TimesLIVE)

Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana's lawyers will be in the high court on Friday urgently trying to prevent Showmax from running its docuseries 'Tracking ...

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Thabo Bester's attempt to stop Showmax documentary to be heard ... (Showmax Stories)

The four-part documentary Tracking Thabo Bester is due to start streaming on Showmax on 15 March, the same day that Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magadumana ...

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WRAP | Judge dismisses Bester, Magudumana's urgent bid to ... (News24)

Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana seek to block the scheduled streaming release of Showmax's "Tracking Thabo Bester" documentary series.

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON: Court dismisses Thabo Bester and ... (Independent Online)

The Johannesburg High Court dismissed an application by Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana to have the 'Tracking Thabo Bester' documentary scrapped.

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Showmax in court to fight for Thabo Bester documentary (Algoa FM)

Bester, known as the Facebook rapist, wants to prevent digital streaming site Showmax from airing a documentary on his life.

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Thabo Bester in court on Friday in bid to stop doccie from airing (East Coast Radio)

Murder convict Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana, his alleged accomplice, are taking MultiChoice to court on Friday morning in a last-minute bid to stop ...

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Showmax can air Thabo Bester documentary, court rules (TechCabal)

Showmax has been given the green light by the Johannesburg High Court to air the controversial โ€œTracking Thabo Besterโ€ documentary.

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Prison to palace: Inside Thabo Bester's R12m Hyde Park mansion ... (The South African)

Thabo Bester swapped his corner prison cell to live with girlfriend Nandipha Magudumana in their Hyde Park palace.

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Bester and Magudumana fail to stop TV documentary (GroundUp)

Nandipha Magudumana and Facebook rapist Thabo Bester have failed in their 11th-hour bid to stop the broadcast of a four-part Showmax documentary about them.

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