Thabo Bester fails to stop Netflix film

Convicted South African rapist Thabo Bester lost a court bid to prevent Netflix from airing “Beauty and the Bester,” a documentary detailing his life, including his alleged prison escape and the involvement of his partner, Dr. Nandipha Magudumana. A judge ruled that the case is “firmly in public domain,” emphasizing the public’s right to know about Bester, who was previously convicted of multiple rapes and the murder of his girlfriend.

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