South African doctor, Nandipha Magudumana, CEO and founder of Optimum medical aesthetics solution firm, has found herself embroiled in a criminal case after allegedly assisting a fugitive in escaping the authorities. Magudumana, who had previously been featured on several influential young South African lists, including the Mail & Guardian 200 Young SA and the SADC Top 100 Young Leaders, was known for her luxurious lifestyle, lavish parties, and expensive cars.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
However, last month, Magudumana shocked many when she reportedly failed to pick up her children from school and had to be contacted by the school’s authorities to have them collected. The situation took a more serious turn when it emerged that Magudumana had allegedly planned the transportation used by the fugitive, Bester, to escape from law enforcement officers.

Magudumana appeared in court on Wednesday along with five co-accused, including former G4S security supervisor Senohe Matsoara, suspended G4S guard Motenyane John Masukela, and Integritron CCTV technician Teboho James Lipholo. Two other suspects, Tieho Frans Makhotsa and Nastassja Jansen, who were arrested this week, also appeared in the dock.