Social media users were surprised by the striking resemblance between Dr Nandipha and her sister after she appeared in court to support her father and the doctor on Monday, 17 April.
Images of Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s sister and mother trended on social media when the father, Zolile Cornelius Sekeleni was granted bail after appearing in the Bloemfontein magistrate’s court on Monday, 17 April.
Although not much is known about the doctor’s sister, many hope she doesn’t turn out like her older sibling, who’s been linked to the “Facebook Rapist” Thabo Bester.
@LadyMay_K: “She has a younger sister who looks just like her. How cute I hope she doesn’t follow in the footsteps of her sister by getting involved with criminals.”
@Obrian_Makwela: “This family has beautiful women I hope they don’t take after their father and Nandipha.”
@Silvah_7: “What if this is the real Nandi and the sister is the one behind bars? Anyway, what’s the sister’s name? We need to investigate”.
In the courtroom, Magudumana was seen blowing her sister and mother a kiss, who came to support despite the legal challenges and unwanted media attention.
Sowetan reports that the state opposed bail for Magudumana, former G4S prison warden Senohe Matsoara and former CCTV technician Teboho Lipholo and that the three will remain in custody until 3 May when they will be applying for bail.
Sikeleni’s bail was set at R10 000 and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phaladi Supeng said the state decided to remove the charge of murder.
Here are some of the reactions:
Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s family member (A sister I suspect) pic.twitter.com/lyHkr8d3y6
— Ronald Phiri (@RonaldPhiri01) April 17, 2023
WATCH: Dr Nandipha Magudumana blows kisses to her family. Her mother and sister become emotional. #ThaboBester #DrNandipha @ewnreporter pic.twitter.com/RtPdxs1Pwh
— Kgomotso (@motso_modise) April 17, 2023
Spottet in court also #DrNandipha Magudumana sister #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/rmvgUpENDL
— Aphumelele Mdlalane (@AphumeleleMdla2) April 17, 2023
The family of Dr Nandipha Magudumana has just arrived at the BFN magistrate court to support Nandipha and her father Zolile Sekeleni.#SABCNews pic.twitter.com/Kmwov0X5Pb
— Aphumelele Mdlalane (@AphumeleleMdla2) April 17, 2023
@Collins_MacD: “I don’t think it is wise to post people who have done nothing other than being related to thugs”.
@Maza564772651: “I know you’re trying to update us. But dragging her family is not OK… No need to show us pics and videos they have done nothing wrong please.”
@Lisa_Naipi:”The lady in black uyafana noNandipha (looks like Nandipha).”
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