The ongoing bail hearing for five of the eight accused in the Thabo Bester case has provided further insight into the elaborate prison escape plot that involved a decoy body, a fake funeral, and bribes. ### The Accused
The ongoing Thabo Bester prison escape case has gripped the attention of South Africans as new revelations come to light during the court proceedings. With 16 charges, including fraud, corruption, and arson, the accused – Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana – have been joined by two former G4S employees: Natasha Jansen and Tieho Frans Makgotsa. These two individuals were identified during a court appearance on Wednesday, 03 May.