One wouldn't be wrong for mistaking convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana's reunion in court earlier today as a scene from a movie.
The 12 accused in the Thabo Bester saga returned to the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The group appeared in relation to the escape of Bester.
All suspects were physically present for the first time in the dock all together. While the charges are serious, everyone on social media couldn’t help but pay attention to the couple’s interaction with each other.
The couple were seated next to each other and were in their own world as they exchanged smiles and lingering looks before proceedings started.
It seems they both got the memo to dress in white for their public reunion since they were arrested in Tanzania and brought back to South Africa.
Magudumana was dressed in a Nike crew-neck top and Bester, famous for wearing high-end brands, wore a Louis Vuitton crew-neck.
During proceedings, Bester could be seen asking his lover if she was okay and she just nodded. They were also spotted holding hands.
Magudumana didn't even need to apply blush on her face; naturally glowing from seeing her man.
The matter has been postponed until October 11, 2023 for further investigation, which is when the lovebirds will see each other again.
The couple’s reunion has social media users weighing in on their relationship, with some wishing they had someone to look at them the way they look at each other.
Gangster Love😍🥰👩🏽❤️👨🏽
— Vusi Sambo (@VusiSambo) August 8, 2023
If you won’t be checking me out like #DrNandiphaMagudumana eye-feasts on her convicted serial rapist & murderer boyfriend, #ThaboBester , then don’t bother wasting my time😐🙄 https://t.co/B0SJGkOJeL
When have you ever seen this much blushing in the dock? #ThaboBester pic.twitter.com/Q4zcYo0mmf
— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) August 8, 2023
I wish someone could look at me like this #ThaboBester 😊 pic.twitter.com/qdwRgyqCXj
— Gresham Madhan (@GreshamMadhan) August 8, 2023
After this if she lies and says Bester manipulated her and blackmailed her she lying . Bonisile and Clyde ke sana 😭😭😭 #ThaboBester pic.twitter.com/aXIYvnK4tS
— slim shadiee (@JuanitaMazuba) August 8, 2023
Find you a partner that looks at you the same way that Nandipha looks at #ThaboBester pic.twitter.com/oIua6dMfxC
— Dennis Georgiannis (@dengeo) August 8, 2023
Forever yena
— justshona_ (@28_shona) August 8, 2023
Dr Nandipha and Thabo reunited and so cozy in court #ThaboBester pic.twitter.com/b5nO1RTLK0