The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Free State has confirmed the instructing attorney representing Thabo Bester has been charged with attempted rape and assault.

It is understood that 27-year-old Tsireledzo Ndou’s case is currently before the Sexual Offences Court. Ndou is out on R1 000 bail.

Ndou is also being represented by Bester’s main lawyer, Advocate Jeremiah Pela.

According to the excerpts, a case of attempted rape with an additional charge of common assault was opened at Bainsvlei Police Station on 13 March 2023 at about 17:00. The report indicates that the victim and complainant is a 34-year-old female, who visited the 27-year-old suspect at his unit of an estate on Wednesday 8 March.

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Here are police details around the attempted rape & assault charge against Bester's instructing attorney, Tsireledzo Ndou.
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The victim allege Bester's instructing attorney dragged her to the bedroom and forcefully attempted to undress her. There are also allegations of the suspect assaulting the victim before she managed to flee the scene, where she left her shoes behind. 

He was arrested on 25 March and appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on 27 March. He was granted bail and a protection order was granted against him. Furthermore, he is expected to appear in court on 21 June.

OFM News/The Citizen