Thabo Bester is set to challenge the conditions of his incarceration as he prepares to face trial over his alleged escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre. Bester is expected to appear before the Free State High Court on 16 October, where he will challenge restrictions he claims have affected his access to communication, legal resources and lawyers. The convicted rapist and murderer has alleged that he has been subjected to prolonged solitary confinement since his return to South Africa in 2023.…

The trial of the men accused of murdering rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane will proceed separately from a related murder case involving one of the accused. The Durban High Court has ruled that Eddie Myeza’s charges relating to a separate May 2022 shooting should be heard independently from the case involving the deaths of Forbes and Motsoane. Myeza, accused number three, faces additional charges of murder and attempted murder linked to the 2022 incident. Six…

The North West Department of Education is intensifying its preparations for the upcoming final matric examinations. To ensure a well-organised and conducive learning environment, Superintendent-General Lengane Bogatsu met with the department’s Curriculum Unit to assess its readiness and address any outstanding issues ahead of the examinations. With only seven days remaining before the Class of 2026 begins writing its final papers, the department has raised its pass-rate target from 95% to 97%. All four districts have been assigned specific performance…