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The co-accused in the Omotoso case, Zukiswa Sitho and Lusanda Sulani seen in the dock during their court appearance.
The Timothy Omotoso rape case in the Gqeberha High Court has been postponed until 22 January for final arguments. His co-accused Zukiswa Sitho and Lusanda Sulani have concluded their testimony.
On Tuesday Omotoso wrapped up his testimony after cross-examination by the State.
The three are facing a string of charges including racketeering, trafficking in persons for sexual purposes, rape and sexual assault.
Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho both refuted claims that they lured girls to the mission house in Durban to be sexually violated by Omotoso.
The two defendants denied involvement in trafficking girls nationwide, including transporting them for sexual exploitation at the mission house, allegedly orchestrated by Pastor Omotoso.
The co-accused also refuted all claims of ever sexually violating the girls.
The closing arguments for Sulani and Sitho have concluded.
Sulani-there were about 16-19 girls that stayed there and Fezeka was also there.
Daubermann – So how did you tell Omotoso you wanted to ask irlm his clothes
Sulani – I approached him and asked him daddy please allow me to iron his clothes. #sabcnews— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) December 11, 2024
Daubermann – Did you ever sleep at the mission house
Sulani-I slept there sometimes, especially if I had to fast. But I would normally just visit or stay if I had duties to perform.
Daubermann – Did you have any other roles in the house. #sabcnews— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) December 11, 2024
Daubermann – There was something called happy hour in the house what was that about?
Sulani – It was time for us to relax and we would at times exchange gifts and sweets
Daubermann – DID Omotoso ever use this hour for sexual reasons
Sulani – No. #sabcnews— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) December 11, 2024
