Thabo Bester pre-trial conference faces delays at the High Court in Bloemfontein

Thabo Bester pre-trial conference faces delays at the High Court in Bloemfontein

The much-anticipated pre-trial of convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester unfolded on Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at the Bloemfontein High Court, drawing significant attention.

At the appearance, the prosecution and defence discussed the trial’s direction.

Pre-trial hearings can sometimes stretch out, much like this case, which was initially expected to resolve quickly but is now projected to take a full term.

The preliminary hearings provide a sneak peek at the case and ensure enough evidence exists to proceed.

While trials aim to determine guilt or innocence, these preliminary hearings act as a filter for unfounded charges, allowing both sides to size each other up without revealing their full hands.

Bester’s lawyer raised jurisdictional issues with Judge Cagney Musi, but the judge noted that the case wasn’t ready for hearing due to missing replies and deficiencies in the submitted papers.

As a result, the matter was postponed, setting the stage for more legal wrangling.

Social media, of course, had its take on the unfolding drama. This is what the X users had to say:

-eNCA

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