The Gqeberha high court have found Nigerian televangelist pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, not guilty of 32 charges including rape, sexual assault and human trafficking.In her ruling judge Irma Schoeman said the state had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Omotoso was arrested eight years ago while his co-accused were out on bail.
Sonke Gender Justice’s Policy Development and Advocacy Manager Mpiwa Mangwiro-Tsanga reacts to the verdict
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