Zolile Sikelele, the second accused linked to the prison escape of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester, was on Monday granted bail of R10 000 with conditions in the Bloemfontein magistrate’s court.
Zolile Cornelius Sikelele appeared in court alongside correctional services officer Senohe Ishmael Motsoara on four charges. Photo: SuppliedThabo BesterSikelele appeared alongside his daughter, celebrity doctor and businesswoman Nandipha Magudumana, and two co-accused, Senohe Matsoara and James Lipholo, on charges related to helping Bester in his escape from the Mangaung maximum security prison on 3 May last year.
They each faced four charges including murder, assisting an inmate to escape and defeating the ends of justice — but the murder charge against Sikelele has been dropped. Matsoara is separately charged with arson and Sikelele with fraud.But Sello Matlhoko, for the state, said bail for the remaining accused when they formally apply for bail next month on 3 and 4 May will be opposed.
Sikelele was granted release on condition that he reports once a week to the Port Edward police station, does not leave the magisterial district of Port Edward without permission and does not have any contact with state witnesses. He is set to appear in court on 16 May when Bester is expected to be added as accused five in the matter. Magudumana, believed to be Bester’s partner, made her
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