Magudumana and Thabo Bester are facing 38 counts relating to fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.
Nandipha Magudumana’s appeal to have her arrest and deportation declared unlawful has failed.
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed the appeal on Friday morning, and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) stated that it will now focus on the accused’s trial.
“The NPA is committed to ensuring that justice is not only done but manifestly seen to be done because of the alleged crimes’ impact on the rule of law and the victims,” stated NPA national spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga.
Magudumana initially sought to have her arrest and deportation declared unlawful in 2023, with a judge dismissing that appeal in June of that year.
Thabo Bester’s co-accused was arrested with her then-boyfriend in April 2023 and is facing 38 counts of fraud, corruption, money laundering, assisting an inmate to escape, violation of the body, arson, and defeating the ends of justice.
Bester and Magudumana’s trial is set down for 21 July to 19 September in the Bloemfontein High Court.
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