G4S under the spotlight in Bester prison escape inquiry

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Parliament's oversight committee hearing into the circumstances surrounding murderer and rapist Thabo Bester's escape saw a fiery exchange between private security company G4S and DA shadow minister of justice Glynnis Breytenbach on Monday. Parliament heard about the circumstances surrounding Bester's escape, including cameras being switched off ahead of the incident, and the involvement of prison officials.

13 Apr 2023 5AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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