‘Second-chance’ ex-con accused of rugby legend’s death

Piet Bester, a former Free State and Griquas prop, hired alleged parolee Jan Bangile Dael as a gardener 17 years ago

19 January 2025 - 00:00

A man accused of murdering Free State and Griquas rugby legend Piet Bester had worked for him as a gardener for 17 years...

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