Muslim scholar remanded on three counts of sexual abuse

The Muslim scholar at the centre of the sexual molestation allegations was this morning remanded to prison on three counts of sexual activity with a child by abusing a position of trust.

Nezaam Ali known as ‘Muffi’ appeared before Magistrate Alex Moore at the Sparendaam Magistrate Court where the charges were read to him.

The matter was heard in-camera and after about an hour of submissions