PEN1502
Assignment 4 Semester 2 2024
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Due date: 3 September 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1.
Based on the case study, the most appropriate sentence for Thabo Bester would be
imprisonment, potentially including life imprisonment. This recommendation is supported
by several key aspects of the case, which reflect the severity of his actions and the
potential threat he poses to society.
Justification for Imprisonment
1. Severity of the Offense:
Thabo Bester orchestrated an elaborate escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre with
the assistance of G4S and Integriton employees. This was not a simple escape but
involved premeditation, manipulation of multiple individuals, and the use of deceit, which
demonstrates a high level of criminal sophistication. The gravity of the crime is further
compounded by the subsequent actions of those involved, including the falsification of
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