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Timothy Omotoso in the dock
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi has requested a comprehensive report from the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) on why the state failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt its case against televangelist, Timothy Omotoso.
Omotoso and his co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho were acquitted on all the charges by the Gqeberha High Court, on Wednesday.
They were facing rape, human trafficking and racketeering charges.
Kubayi expressed concern on the manner the case was handled by the prosecuting team, as Judge Irma Schoeman lambasted the prosecution team for unethical conduct and incompetence in her judgment.
Spokesperson to the Minister Terrence Manase says this is a setback for victims of gender-based violence and related crimes.
“The Minister acknowledges the statement made by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) indicating that they will study the judgment. However, she has also, in accordance with Section 33 (a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act, formally requested a comprehensive report from the National Director of Public Prosecutions to understand the factors that contributed to this outcome. Minister Kubayi remains resolute in her commitment to the fight against gender-based violence and femicide and reaffirms the government’s unwavering dedication to ensuring that perpetrators of GBVFs are held accountable.”
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