US EditionCongregants celebrate as court rules Timothy Omotoso will not be deported
- A court recently decided that Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso can stay in South Africa because the Home Affairs department did not follow the correct procedures when attempting to detain him.
- Home Affairs had previously rejected Omotoso's residency and declared him a prohibited person, but this ruling came after he and two co-accused were acquitted of 32 charges.
- Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused were acquitted of numerous allegations such as sexual assault, trafficking offenses, and organized crime after Judge Irma Schoeman determined the prosecution failed to establish their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
- The National Prosecuting Authority filed papers in Gqeberha to appeal this acquittal on legal grounds, with spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga stating they see reasonable prospects of success.
- This ongoing legal dispute has impacted victims and undermined public trust, but authorities stress that this situation should not prevent victims from seeking help or utilizing available support services.
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NPA takes first step in bid to appeal ‘bungled’ Omotoso ruling
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has said the team reviewing the case of pastor Timothy Omotoso will ask for a clarification of facts from Judge Irma Schoeman, with a view to filing an application for leave to appeal her ruling.
Omotoso expected to take on Home Affairs over his arrest
Omotoso expected to take on Home Affairs over his arrest Sandile Zikhali Tue, 05/13/2025 - 20:02 EAST LONDON - Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, will remain in South Africa after a court ruled that Home Affairs didn't follow proper arrest procedures at the weekend. East London Magistrate, Kevin von Bratt's decision follows the department's previous rejection of Omotoso's residency application, deeming him a prohibited person.eNCA's Ronal…
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