GroundUp Reveals How The Facebook Rapist "Bested" A Nation

--:--
After an explosive GroundUp exposé, the Correctional Services Department has finally admitted the so-called "Facebook murderer and rapist" did escape from jail.

Thabo Bester was serving a life sentence for rape and murder in the Mangaung Correctional Centre. which is a maximum security prison operated by multinational company G4S.

Previous reports suggested Bester had died after setting himself alight last May.

However, now we know he staged a brazen jailbreak , but we’re none the wiser as to the identity of the body found in his cell.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
26 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

Other recent episodes

The "Local Blankets is Lekker" roadshow heads for Joburg 💗

With temperatures dipping across the country, The “Local Blankets is Lekker” Roadshow will converge on Joburg tomorrow to spread some much needed warmth and comfort. Knitwits, pupils, community members and HOT1027 will be at Jeppe High School for Girls , where hundreds of blankets will be handed over for distribution…
2 Jun 1 min

SA's Musa Motha : Dancing his way to the first group golden buzzer

South African dancer Musa Motha has told HOT1027 he’s still trying to wrap his head and his heart around his whirlwind performance on Britain’s got Talent. Over the weekend Musa wowed the audience and judges with his moving dance to such an extent that he got the first group golden…
1 Jun 2 min

From Edenvale to the Isle of Man TT

Edenvale resident AJ Venter is gearing up to take on this year’s Isle of Mann T.T which is considered one of the most dangerous races in the world. Every May and June, the tiny country between England and Ireland, turns into a motorcycle nirvana as the world's greatest road racers…
26 May 2 min

"Thrive" at the Kingsmead College Book Fair

Using her own struggles with weight management, South African author Nicci Robertson is trying to guide girls and women in particular away from the dangerous culture of deprivation that’s so pervasive in our country. Her book “Thrive” is packed with healthy recipes that break the conventional diet rules and its…
26 May 2 min