Nandipha Magudumana remains in jail; reports of her release for her mother's funeral are false

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Controversial awaiting-trial prisoner Nandipha Magudumana was not released from jail to attend her mother's funeral. Rumors circulated on social media with a fabricated image, but authorities and her family denied the claims. Compassionate leave is not granted to those awaiting trial. Magudumana faces charges related to Thabo Bester's escape. Her trial is scheduled for July 2026.


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