Top Cape Town lawyer survives assassination attempt
Updated | By Sibahle Motha
A prominent Cape Town attorney has survived a dramatic assassination attempt at his home.
Police spokesperson Andre Traut says the man, widely reported to be criminal attorney William Booth, was attacked at his Higgovale home on Friday morning.
"Two armed suspects wearing surgical masks fire shots at the victim, but failed in their attempt and fortunately missed.
"They fled the scene and are yet to be arrested," he said.
Police were on the scene to investigate the matter.
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