I'm no beggar – my support runs deep, says Liebenberg

Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg has made it clear that he will never resort to begging for financial assistance, asserting that his current backing is sufficient.

- Carien Grobler

Known for his bold statements and resilient persona, Liebenberg has stressed that his network of supporters will see him through any challenges.

This declaration comes amid ongoing public scrutiny and speculation about his financial position and reports in the media and on Facebook that he is begging for money while in jail.

He said all his accounts are frozen and hence he is relying on his "partners" to help.

Liebenberg, his wife Dezzi, and seven others stand trial on 42 charges of fraud, theft, racketeering and money laundering.

Liebenberg and Dezzi are expected to apply for bail in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate's Court on Friday.

Speaking to The Citizen yesterday from the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre where he is being held, Liebenberg said he handed a letter addressed to his "partners" to one of his staff members at his previous court appearance on 31 October.