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COVID-19 challenges see Omotoso sex trafficking trial postponed again
State prosecutor Ishmet Cerfontein requested a postponement citing difficulties with consulting with witnesses as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Omotoso sex trafficking trial set to resume today
It’s unlikely that proceedings will get very far due to lockdown restrictions.
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Lockdown leaves Omotoso sex trafficking trial in limbo
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.
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Omotoso human trafficking trial finally gets under way with first witness
Timothy Omotoso, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho face a string of charges including rape, human trafficking and racketeering.
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Much delayed Omotoso sex trafficking trial set to resume
Pastor Timothy Omotoso, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho face a string of charges, including human trafficking, racketeering and rape.
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Timothy Omotoso's human trafficking trial postponed to February
Omotoso and his co-accused face a string of charges, including human trafficking and rape.
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Omotoso set for another Christmas in jail as trial hits another snag
The court is awaiting feedback on a defence application to the Constitutional Court relating to the jurisdiction of the Port Elizabeth High Court.
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Trial against rape accused pastor Omotoso postponed to January
Timothy Omotoso and two alleged accomplices appeared in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Thursday.
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Another day, another postponement in Timothy Omotoso trial
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.
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Omotoso trial delayed again as defence heads to SCA
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.
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Omotoso trial set to resume despite delays
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.
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Omotoso trial continues as judge dismisses latest defence application
On Tuesday, Judge Irma Schoeman denied an application questioning whether the court had the jurisdiction to deal with the numerous charges against them.
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Timothy Omotoso's lawyer questions court's jurisdiction in case
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.
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Omotoso a prohibited person in SA, Home Affairs confirms
It remains unclear when witnesses will be called to testify in fresh proceedings in the sex trafficking trial of Pastor Timothy Omotoso.
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Timothy Omotoso awaits details of charges in human trafficking case
Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and two women face a string of charges, including human trafficking, rape and racketeering.
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Timothy Omotoso trial: Defence argues charge sheet too ‘vague’
Their trial had to start from scratch after the previous judge presiding over the matter recused himself.
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Pastor Timothy Omotoso rape trial gets new judge
Judge Irma Schoeman has been appointed to preside over the trial in the Port Elizabeth High Court after Judge Mandela Makaula recused himself.
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New judge expected to preside over Omotoso trial
The matter resumes in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Tuesday and proceedings are likely to start afresh.
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Timothy Omotoso's trial to resume in court
Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused return to a Port Elizabeth court to answer to a slew of charges.
