Thabo Bester denied transfer back to Gauteng prison, stays in KZN
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- •Thabo Bester filed two urgent applications to be moved from KZN to Gauteng prisons.
- •Both applications were denied by the court as of March 3, 2026.
- •Bester is currently incarcerated in KwaZulu-Natal.
- •The transfer request was related to his incarceration conditions and proximity to Gauteng.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Thabo Bester files another legal challenge for transfer the courts may reconsider his case, potentially affecting his prison location and access to legal support.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)'Nothing procedurally wrong or unfair': Court rejects Thabo Bester's bid to return to Gauteng prisonAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Thabo Bester fails in bid to return to Gauteng prison, must remain in KZNAFRICANews24 (South Africa)News24 | Thabo Bester loses second urgent application for prison transfer