Husband of slain pastor Liezel de Jager laughs and cries during bail application

To add to the murder charge, Werner de Jager is now also facing two counts of fraud relating to the NG Kerk reverend’s insurance policies

16 January 2024 - 15:54 By TANIA BROUGHTON

Werner de Jager, accused of murdering his wife Liezel at their Amanzimtoti home more than two years ago, alternately laughed and cried during his bail application this week...

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