Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester and his lover, Dr Nandipha Magudumana, appeared in court together for the first time on Tuesday morning. The couple, who have been linked romantically for several months, made a striking appearance, with Bester opting for a Louis Vuitton t-shirt that reportedly cost between R12 and R15k, while Dr Nandipha wore a full face of makeup and a new hairdo.

 

Bester, who usually makes his court appearances wearing fashion brand Nike, is said to be worth millions after running a successful media company from behind bars. He appeared to be in much higher spirits than usual as he addressed the judge, while Dr Nandipha could not stop smiling and blushing.

The couple’s appearance in court comes as the case against Bester for the murder of 21-year-old University of Cape Town student Hannah Cornelius draws to a close. Bester has pleaded not guilty to the charges, but is expected to be found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.

The case has attracted widespread attention in South Africa, and the couple’s appearance in court has only served to further fuel the public’s interest. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Bester and Dr Nandipha, but one thing is for sure: they are unlikely to fade from the public eye anytime soon.