EDITORIAL | WANTED: Someone to actually take responsibility for Thabo Bester’s escape

The justice and correctional services portfolio committee has been subjected to a distinct lack of culpability and respect from role players who were questioned

13 April 2023 - 22:34

As SA officials prepared to bring back one of the country’s most notorious prison breakers in recent years, those meant to account for his escape were passing the buck like a collection plate at church...

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