Dr Nandipha Magudumana allegedly forced by Bester to flee SA
Dr Nandipha Magudumana has revealed that she did not voluntarily leave South Africa but was forced by Thabo Bester.
Celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana has revealed that she was forced by convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester to leave South Africa against her will.
This was revealed at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 29 August by the doctor’s lawyer during her bail application.
NANDIPHA MAGUDUMANA FORCED BY BESTER TO LEAVE SOUTH AFRICA
As previously reported, Magudumana was arrested in Arusha, Tanzania with her partner convicted criminal and rapist Thabo Bester. They were deported to South Africa earlier in April.
She is accused of fraud, defeating the ends of justice, violating a body, aiding and abetting an inmate to escape from lawful custody, corruption and arson.
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In her affidavit which was read in court by her legal representative, Magudumana revealed that 17 March 2023 she was instructed by Thabo Bester to get into a car and she complied.
“I was instructed and commanded by accused 5 (Thabo Bester) to get into a 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. I succumbed to the pressure due to the threats he directed at me,” she said.
Magudumana said she was defenceless, helpless and had no one to report the incident to.
“I complied with his instructions and was taken out of the country against my will. At all material times I had no control over the situation because I was scared of the threats made by accused 5,” she added.
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CELEBRITY DOCTOR BREAKS DOWN IN THE DOCK
For the first time since her numerous court appearances Magudumana broke down in the dock as her personal circumstances were read out in court.
In her affidavit, she revealed that she has full responsibility for her two girls aged six and 11.
She also revealed that she can only afford to pay R10 000 bail and intends to stay with a friend should she be granted bail.