Official Trailer for Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Documentary ‘Beauty and the Bester’ Released
- Netflix has officially released the trailer for the anticipated Thabo Bester documentary, Beauty and the Bester
- Viewers will finally learn more about the controversial criminal and his lover, Dr Nandipha Magudumana's whirlwind romance and scandals
- South Africans are waiting in anticipation for the official release, many of whom are still shocked at how the saga unfolded
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Viewers are just weeks away from the long-awaited release of Beauty and the Bester.
The three-part doc-series will explore the lives of controversial criminal, Thabo Bester, and his lover, notorious celebrity doctor Dr Nandipha Magudumana.
On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, Netflix released the official trailer for the documentary, complete with commentary from journalists and celebrities, with court footage from Bester and Magudumana's ongoing trial:
"How far would she go for love? This three-part documentary series examines Dr Nandipha’s connection to Thabo Bester’s outrageous prison escape."
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The trailer also features an interview with Magudumana's father, Zolile Sekeleni, who is one of the accused, as well as the haunting March 2023 Woolworths picture that led to Bester and Magudumana's arrest.
The premiere date is 12 September, and South Africans are itching to learn how Magudumana carelessly threw her life away for a convicted criminal. Watch the trailer below:
Here's how social media reacted to the trailer
Social media is buzzing with excitement, as many online users continue to question Dr Nandipha Magudumana's life choices:
Smaangele was shocked:
"Still can’t believe that as a nation we saw this happen in real time just from a Woolies picture. South Africa?!"
Kananelo_Ls slammed Dr Nandipha:
"She is definitely not a victim. Kea hana."
LilRacing_ responded:
"Oh, wow, her dad is in it! I hope they cover all the huns who went to see him in prison."
ntete_nandile said:
"I’m still judging her to this day. Getting involved with a convicted murderer and rapist was definitely a choice, a bad one, but a choice nonetheless."
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ThatVendaGirl wrote:
"I still can't believe she threw her life away just like that. A study on how her brain works would be fascinating. If I were her, I'd write a book; it would sell like hotcakes. She is already in the trenches; she might as well make some money while at it."
Snipershot30 posted:
"What a wild, wild thing to see happen in real time, lmao. So unreal."
siphumelele_om added:
"The dad giving interviews??? I hope you included the lady who snapped at her at Woolies, pls."
aruigu commented:
"This story is wild 'cause she was a whole doctor, a top one at that. She was treating some big SA celebrities."
Sol Phenduka allegedly suspended over Minnie Dlamini saga
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Sol Phenduka allegedly getting suspended over the Minnie Dlamini scandal. This, according to DJ Fresh.
The radio presenter and his Podcast and Chill co-host are under fire for the disparaging comments made about Minnie during their show.
His station, Kaya 959, suspended him with immediate effect on 20 August pending an internal investigation.
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