LIVE | Thabo Bester co-accused to hear verdict on bail judgment
Magistrate Khabisi has remanded the matter to 29 May for judgment on bail.He says it was agreed between the parties that a suitable date for judgment is 29 May at 12:00.But Magistrate Khabisi tells Botha that it was difficult for the court to make a decision after all these"nice submissions" are only made now.Botha insists that the court was aware that Jansen was the primary caregiver for her children.
Koenane responds by saying"there could be", but the court needed to look at the roles of both parents.He tells the court that his client is the primary caregiver for his children.Koenane says the court must look at all factors in the matter before making a ruling.Lawyer Masilo Koenane, who represents Motenyani Masukela, is now responding to the State’s closing arguments."The affidavit is very clear, that all his children stay with him," Makamedi tells the court.
But Magistrate Motlholo Khabisi interjects and tells Makamedi that the fact that the children stay with the applicant does not make him the primary caregiver.He says his client, Teboho Lipholo, was solely responsible for his children.Moruri argues that the primary residence of his clients' children had nothing to do with parental rights and responsibilities.Advocate Kagisho Moruri, representing Senohe Matsoara and Tieho Makhotsa, is now addressing the court.
Moruri argues that a lot was said about the credibility of the investigating officer in the case, but his testimony was based on"hearsay evidence".24 May 09:34 The accused, from left: Senohe Matsoara, Teboho Lipholo, Motenyani Masukela, Tieho Makhotsa, and Natassja Jansen are seen in court. ICYMI | Thabo Bester Saga: Closing arguments in the bail application on 23 MayThe people who were supposed to ensure that Facebook rapist Thabo Bester stayed behind bars for the rest of his life were the same people who orchestrated his dramatic escape from prison, the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court heard on Tuesday.
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