Convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik has been accused of assault after allegedly striking a caddie with a golf club in Durban, The Mercury reported on Monday.

Shaik denied the allegation calling it baseless, according to the newspaper.

Shaik was with his private physician Salim Gaffoor at the Papwa Sewgolum Golf Course three weeks ago when the incident allegedly took place.

The caddie, who did not want to be named, told the newspaper...read more here: Schabir Shaik accused of assault