By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Crime and Violence analyst, Dr Chris de Kok says the escape of convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester highlights the extent of corruption and collusion within the correctional services department. Police say that a manhunt is currently underway to capture Bester, who escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein in May 2022. This after his cell was set alight, in what was initially thought to be a suicide. A subsequent autopsy failed to match the DNA of the dead body to that of Bester. Police said that a special task team will investigate the escape. A case of escape from lawful custody and murder were registered and more charges are likely to be added as the investigation unfolds. Crime and Violence analyst, Dr Chris de Kok says the prison boss and all staff working at the time of the escape must be thoroughly investigated...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Crime and Violence analyst, Dr Chris de Kok says the escape of convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester highlights the extent of corruption and collusion within the correctional services department. Police say that a manhunt is currently underway to capture Bester, who escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein in May 2022. This after his cell was set alight, in what was initially thought to be a suicide. A subsequent autopsy failed to match the DNA of the dead body to that of Bester. Police said that a special task team will investigate the escape. A case of escape from lawful custody and murder were registered and more charges are likely to be added as the investigation unfolds. Crime and Violence analyst, Dr Chris de Kok says the prison boss and all staff working at the time of the escape must be thoroughly investigated...</p>

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