Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Reacting to the shocking moment a rugby player slapped a referee

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Martin Bester and listeners share their views on discipline and respect after a video of a rugby player slapping the referee in South Africa went viral.

Club rugby is in full swing, and according to the Rapport, Manenberg player Yaseen Elliot slapped referee Lionel Gerwel after receiving a red card.
29 Jul 2025 11PM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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