Magudumana takes legal battle for freedom to ConCourt

DR NANDIPHA Magudumana is bent on making another bid for freedom, two weeks after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) denied her appeal, now she is approaching the highest court in the land, the Constitutional Court.

- DAILY NEWS REPORTER

In a high-profile matter that has drawn huge media interest, Magudumana, who stands accused of facilitating the escape of convicted criminal Thabo Bester from prison, has been embroiled in a case riddled with complexity and intrigue.

The couple's dramatic escape from South Africa to Tanzania in 2023 drew national attention, culminating in their eventual arrest and extradition back to South Africa.

On May 16, the SCA dismissed Magudumana’s appeal to declare her arrest and subsequent deportation unlawful, which has prompted her legal team to launch a fresh challenge.