South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life
Published: 9/12/2025

Convicted "Facebook rapist" Thabo Bester lost a court bid to stop Netflix from airing a documentary about his life, including his alleged escape from prison. With a judge ruling that the rape case is public domain, Bester and partner Nandipha Magudumana's petition lacked urgency. Despite their objections, the three-part investigation, "Beauty and the Bester," is set for release, highlighting Bester's crimes and controversial escape.



