Thabo Bester
Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and murderer, has recently garnered media attention for faking his death in an audacious attempt to escape from prison.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.58% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 344,818 | $350,000 | 2,035$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 344,818 | $350,000 | 2,035$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Thabo Bester is a convicted rapist known for his escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre in 2022.
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Tanzania:
The true-crime docuseries Beauty and the Bester explored the notorious Thabo Bester prison escape.
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South Africa:
Thabo Bester is a figure in a popular cartoon by Carlos Amato, representing the lawless side of South African criminal life.
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South Africa:
Thabo Bester was the most searched-for person in South Africa in 2023, involved in a significant criminal scandal.
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Hong Kong:
Notorious South African rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has filed a lawsuit in local court.
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United Kingdom:
Convicted South African rapist Thabo Bester has lost a court bid to block Netflix from broadcasting a documentary about his life.
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Canada:
Thabo Bester is a convicted killer and rapist involved in a high-profile jailbreak.
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United Kingdom:
Thabo Bester was dubbed the 'Facebook rapist' as he lured his victims through the site.
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South Africa:
Thabo Bester is a convicted rapist and murderer who faked his death in a bid to escape prison.
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