Netflix has a new crime limited documentary series on Nandipha Magudumana and Thabo Bester, set to unpack how a glamorous celebrity doctor found herself entangled with a convicted rapist and killer.
The docuseries hits Netflix on 12 September 2025.
The docuseries “Beauty and the Bester” dives into the scandal that began with a shopping mall sighting and ended in international headlines. From curated public appearances to the shocking Mangaung prison escape, everything fell apart when the couple was spotted in Sandton City. Their arrest in Tanzania marked the dramatic end to a months-long mystery that captivated the nation.
The series features never-before-seen footage from the courtroom and exclusive investigative material. Friends and family open up in revealing interviews.
Dr. Nandipha went from being a beloved public figure to the centre of a nationwide controversy after her alleged involvement in Bester’s escape made headlines.
Her picture-perfect persona crumbled under the weight of leaked footage, fake deaths, and high-profile investigations.
In the series, we will get to see how one of South Africa’s most glamorous women ended up entangled in a case that exposed cracks in both the justice system and public perception.
In the meantime, check out the trailer:
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