Sexual assault trial against former Rondebosch Boys Prep School teacher resumes
Wares is facing multiple charges related to sexual abuse of boys in South Africa and the United Kingdom during his 40-year teaching career.
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CAPE TOWN - The sexual assault trial against former Rondebosch Boys Preparatory School teacher Iain Wares is expected to resume at the Wynberg Regional Court on Thursday.
Wares is facing multiple charges related to sexual abuse of boys in South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK) during his 40-year teaching career.
In August, Minister of Justice Thembi Simelane approved Wares's extradition back to Scotland to face more than 70 sexual and physical abuse allegations.
In South Africa, a former pupil at Rondebosch Boys Preparatory School, known only as Stephen, is accusing Wares of abusing him in 1988 while he was a teacher there.
Stephen has finished giving his evidence, and the State is expected to call its next witness to the stand.
Also, it's not clear yet whether Wares will be appealing or reviewing his extradition to the UK to face sexual abuse charges.
However, the State has indicated that it will oppose any appeal or review brought by Wares's lawyers.
Women and Men Against Child Abuse said the net is closing around Wares, with survivors finding their voice and making it heard.