Watch: Thabo Bester appoints new legal representation

The man dubbed the Facebook rapist, Thabo Bester, has appointed a new legal counsel, the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court heard on Tuesday.
Bester appeared virtually from the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre via audio-visual remand (AVR).
Bester faces an array of charges including corruption, murder, and fraud.
Addressing the court, advocate Jeremiah Pela told the court he would be bringing a recusal application for himself and instructing attorney Tsireledzo Ndou in this matter.
Bester was asked if he was aware of the application and he said yes.
Bester’s new attorney, Kabelo Matee came on record and further asked the court for a postponement in the matter.
Matlhoko said three more suspects are expected to be added to the case.
The matter against Bester was postponed until August 8, 2023.