Grieving dad sues wife who drowned their daughter

André Ackerman wants R5m in damages after his wife murdered their four-year-old in a bucket of water

27 April 2025 - 00:00 By TANIA BROUGHTON

A heartbroken father is suing his wife for R5m for pain and suffering after she murdered their four-year-old daughter...

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