Dr. Nandipha Magudumana's appeal to have her arrest and deportation from Tanzania declared unlawful was dismissed by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on Friday. The court's decision paves the way for the continuation of her trial alongside Thabo Bester, set for July 21 to September 19 in the Bloemfontein High Court. Magudumana and Bester face 38 counts including fraud, corruption, money laundering, assisting an inmate to escape, violation of the body, arson, and defeating the ends of justice. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) expressed its commitment to ensuring that justice is served, emphasizing the impact of the alleged crimes on the rule of law and the victims. The SCA's judgment was handed down swiftly, with the majority dismissing the appeal with costs, while a minority upheld the appeal. This ruling follows a previous dismissal by the Free State High Court in June 2023, where it was determined that Magudumana had consented to her removal from Tanzania to return to her children in South Africa. In a related development, National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi announced plans to appeal the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso, describing it as a major setback to South Africa's justice system. The NPA is taking measures to explore grounds for appeal and is investigating the conduct of the prosecutors involved in the case.