Convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester has been moved to South Africa’s highest-security prison, eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru Prison in Pretoria to eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Murder-accused businessmanVusimuzi “Cat” Matlalais also being held at the facility.
DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo on Friday said:“The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms the transfer of offender Thabo Bester to eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility.” “The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms the transfer of offender Thabo Bester to eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility.” Nxumalo said offender transfers are routine and guided by established security risk assessments to ensure the safety, security, and stability of correctional facilities and the broader criminal justice system. “The offender will continue to receive appropriate care in line with applicable legislative and policy prescripts and will retain full access to legal representation, family communication, and court processes,” he said. He added that all necessary logistical arrangements remain in place to ensure court appearances and legal proceedings proceed without disruption.
