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Omotoso loses another application, to spend Christmas in jail again
On Monday, an application brought by Timothy Omotoso to have the testimonies of two State witnesses ruled inadmissible was dismissed by the Port Elizabeth High...
The Port Elizabeth High Court found that the defence had not put forward any exceptional circumstances to warrant granting Timothy Omotoso bail.
The Durban-based clergyman and two women from his congregation face a string of charges, including human trafficking and rape.
State prosecutor Ishmet Cerfontein requested a postponement citing difficulties with consulting with witnesses as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown.
It’s unlikely that proceedings will get very far due to lockdown restrictions.
Peter Daubermann, who represents televangelist Omotoso and his co-accused - Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, said that due to the nationwide lockdown the trial couldn't resume today.
Timothy Omotoso, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho face a string of charges including rape, human trafficking and racketeering.
Pastor Timothy Omotoso, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho face a string of charges, including human trafficking, racketeering and rape.
Omotoso and his co-accused face a string of charges, including human trafficking and rape.
The court is awaiting feedback on a defence application to the Constitutional Court relating to the jurisdiction of the Port Elizabeth High Court.
Timothy Omotoso and two alleged accomplices appeared in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Thursday.
The State asked the court to postpone the matter to Monday, as it's still awaiting the outcome of a Supreme Court of Appeal matter relating to some of the charges.
The Port Elizabeth High Court has dismissed a bid by Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused to appeal a decision to allow his rape trial to continue to be heard in Port Elizabeth.
It is unclear when the State will start calling witnesses to testify in the sex trafficking trial against controversial Pastor Timothy Omotoso and two others.
On Tuesday, Judge Irma Schoeman denied an application questioning whether the court had the jurisdiction to deal with the numerous charges against them.
The defence raised an objection, questioning whether the Port Elizabeth High Court had the authority to preside over alleged offences in areas outside of the city.
It remains unclear when witnesses will be called to testify in fresh proceedings in the sex trafficking trial of Pastor Timothy Omotoso.
Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and two women face a string of charges, including human trafficking, rape and racketeering.
Their trial had to start from scratch after the previous judge presiding over the matter recused himself.