87-year-old convicted child sex offender Iain Wares’ sentencing delayed after health scare

Sentencing proceedings for former teacher Iain Wares, convicted of child sex offenses, have been delayed until September 4 due to his health issues during court proceedings in Wynberg Magistrate's Court. The delay allows for further evidence to be presented by the Defense's expert witness, Dr. Arina Smit, who prepared a comprehensive 76-page report outlining assessments of Wares' risk and psychosocial status.

Wares was convicted of an indecent assault committed in 1988 against a former pupil at Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School. While in court, Wares allegedly collapsed after lunch, likely due to a pre-existing health condition, prompting the postponement. Women & Men Against Child Abuse (WMACA), which has been following the case, expressed concern over the late delivery of Smit's reports and urged the court to sentence Wares to a custodial term, emphasizing the gravity of the offense and its impact on the survivor.