Durban dentist pleads not guilty to murder relating to death of patient at his ‘detox’ clinic

The accused allegedly administered ibogaine to help cure a patient’s addiction to Xanax despite advice against that

15 April 2024 - 15:33 By TANIA BROUGHTON

Durban dentist Anwar Mohamed Jeewa on Monday pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder after a Canadian man died two days after checking into his detox centre and being given controversial ibogaine treatment...

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