Overview
- Bester has lodged a new application in the Johannesburg High Court seeking relaxed conditions in custody.
- He argues his status as a sentenced prisoner is unconstitutional and asks to be treated like remand detainees.
- The filing seeks authorization for contact visits with relatives plus his legal representatives.
- In a prior 2024 case, he alleged 23-hour solitary confinement at Kgosi Mampuru II C-Max harmed his mental health.
- Correctional Services denies ill-treatment, says he receives standard maximum-security privileges, and no ruling on the new application has been reported.