US EditionNigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso Set to Leave South Africa
- On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso voluntarily left South Africa for Nigeria, departing through Johannesburg’s main international airport while still officially listed as an undesirable individual.
- His departure followed the rejection of his application to overturn an earlier Home Affairs declaration that he was a prohibited person due to visa overstay and illegal presence.
- Omotoso had faced an eight-year trial with co-accused on 32 charges including rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking, but was acquitted last month, though the National Prosecuting Authority plans to appeal.
- The Department of Home Affairs emphasized its commitment to law enforcement without favour, stating Omotoso's departure leaves South Africa without the undesirable individual while the appeal process continues and may take time.
- Omotoso faces a five-year ban on returning to South Africa, after which he must apply for permission to lift his prohibited status, pending the outcome of the legal appeals regarding his acquittal.
28 Articles
28 Articles
Home Affairs confirms deportation of Timothy Omotoso to Nigeria
Controversial Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso has been deported to Nigeria after the Department of Home Affairs declared him an undesirable person. Omotoso who was recently acquitted of rape charges left South Africa via the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon, 18 May, after the Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber rejected his application that was submitted in terms of section 8(7) of the Immigration Act…
Daily Post Nigeria
Nigerian News. Latest Nigeria News. Your online Nigerian Newspaper.Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso, set to be deported from South Africa
The embattled Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, is set to be deported from South Africa. This comes after he voluntarily chose to leave the country following his re-arrest a week ago. According to South Africa Broadcasting Cooperation, SABC, and Newsroom Afrika television, the cleric will be leaving the country today, Sunday, May 18, 2025. Images broadcast by the stations captured Omotoso chatting with an immigration official at the airpo…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center, 43% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
