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6 days ago
- IOL News
Survivors urge Ministry of Justice to expedite extradition process
Iain Wares, 85, accused of multiple sexual assaults. Image: File Gender-based violence organisations are preparing to write to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development, and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), calling for no more delays in the trial against 85-year-old former SA teacher, Iain Wares, who is wanted by UK authorities on 74 counts of the sexual assault of young boys. This comes after arguments were presented last week in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court during the Section 174 application, in which Wares' legal team earlier called for the charges against him to be dismissed. Judgment in the application has since been reserved to August 7. Women and Men Against Child Abuse (WMACA) said they were also calling on the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development to finalise the long-overdue fourth extradition warrant submitted by the British High Commission in October 2024. 'After years of waiting, survivors hoped for progress today. Instead, they are left in limbo once again,' said Miranda Jordan, founding director of WMACA. 'The arguments are in. The evidence has been led. But justice continues to stall." Wares is also appealing his extradition. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The local case involves a victim dubbed 'Stephen', who took the witness stand last year where he told of the indecent assault Wares allegedly inflicted on him. The 47-year-old SA victim broke the silence claiming he was abused by Wares who was his teacher at Rondebosch Boys Preparatory during 1988. Wares is facing one count of indecent assault, which allegedly took place in Rondebosch in 1988 and is accused of indecently assaulting a male victim between the age of 12 and 13 years old, by touching his buttocks and penis and rubbing his penis up against the victim. The victim's wife earlier took the stand as the State closed its case, in which she revealed how her husband broke his silence after seeing Wares on television. Wares initially made a written affidavit of admissions to having inappropriate urges to touch boys and to sexually abusing them but it was retracted with the claim that he had been ill-advised. The extradition involves allegation of former students of Wares in the UK who are all now beyond the age of 60 and that the incidents of apparent sexual and physical abuse took place between the 1960s and 1970s at schools such as Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
The Citizen
13-05-2025
- The Citizen
Accused shot dead after grabbing orderly's firearm in a KZN court
An accused man was shot dead in Melmoth Magistrate's Court in KZN yesterday morning after he grabbed a court orderly's firearm. The Witness reports that, according to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development, the man, who was in custody, managed to get hold of the firearm during court proceedings. A second orderly reacted quickly and shot the accused before anyone else could be harmed. He died at the scene. 'While the full details — including the identity of the deceased and exact sequence of events — are still being investigated, the ministry commends the professionalism of court officials in a high-pressure situation. 'Their actions undoubtedly prevented a potentially more severe tragedy,' the department said. Police are investigating, and a full report is expected soon. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has asked for an urgent briefing and ordered a review of security measures at all courts. 'The department is working closely with law enforcement to strengthen safety measures for all court users. 'Despite the incident, operations at the Melmoth court continued as normal,' the department added. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
