Timothy Omotoso
latest news & developments
SIU unveils large-scale issuance of fraudulent permits by some home affairs officials
The Special Investigating Unit traced financial gains of more than R181 million linked to beneficiaries of fraudulent visa applications that were supported by fake documentation
Omotoso’s acquittal points to weaknesses in the police and justice system
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Judge in Omotoso case recuses himself
Judge Mandela Makaula is expected to provide his reasons for recusing himself on March 15
Omotoso rape trial postponed pending ConCourt outcome
Controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso applied last year to have the judge presiding over his trial recused
No holy cows in hate cases
Misogyny and hate speech cannot be left to institutions to deal with internally
SCA dismisses Omotoso’s bid to have judge recused
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed televangelist Timothy Omotoso’s application to have Judge Mandela Makaula recuse himself from his rape trial
Omotoso rape trial postponed to the new year
Defence advocate Peter Daubermann accused Judge Makuala of ‘being biased’ following the testimony of first witness Cheryl Zondi
Zondi calls for better protection for rape complainants
The National Prosecuting Authority’s witness protection programme is supposed to offer a safe space for individuals
Omotoso trial: Judge rejects defence bid to appeal recusal ruling
Defence advocate Peter Daubermann asked the court to postpone the trial so he can petition the Supreme Court of Appeal
‘We continue to support the man of God’ — Omotoso church
Omotoso and his two co-accused are currently facing 63 charges and 34 alternative charges which include rape, sexual assault and racketeering
Omotoso lawyer to judge: ‘Recuse yourself’
The pastor has accused Judge Mandela Makaula of being impartial
‘Omotoso has no possibility of receiving a fair trial’ — lawyer
The lawyer for the televangelist has been accused of browbeating a witness during the course of his cross examination
Lawyers differ over rape grilling
Counsel for rape accused Timothy Omotoso has faced outrage for his cross-examination of Cheryl Zondi
Pastors’ and healers’ prey get help
Support is on hand for those who have been sexually abused by the people they trust the most