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Bishop Zondo's legal battle: Accusations of rape and the quest for acquittal

Bishop Bafana Stephen Zondo faces multiple rape charges and is contesting the judge's refusal to recuse himself, as his legal team prepares to appeal.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

Bishop Zondo's legal battle: Accusations of rape and the quest for acquittal

Bishop Bafana Stephen Zondo faces multiple rape charges and is contesting the judge's refusal to recuse himself, as his legal team prepares to appeal. The case continues to unfold in the Gauteng High Court.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Bishop Zondo's fate hangs in the balance as rape trial continues

Rivers of Living Waters Church leader Bishop Zondo faces a pivotal moment in his rape trial as he must decide whether to take the witness stand or challenge the judge's recent ruling. The high-profile case, involving multiple allegations spanning decades, enters a crucial phase following the court's refusal to dismiss charges.

The Star News
Zelda Venter|Published

Bishop Zondo's fate hangs in balance as rape trial continues

Rivers of Living Waters Church leader Bishop Zondo faces a pivotal moment in his rape trial as he must decide whether to take the witness stand or challenge the judge's recent ruling. The high-profile case, involving multiple allegations spanning decades, enters a crucial phase following the court's refusal to dismiss charges.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Bishops crowned inaugural SA Schools T20 champions with dominant victory over St David’s

Bishops triumphed in the inaugural SA Schools T20 Championship, defeating St David's of Johannesburg by a commanding 99 runs in the final at the Tuks Oval in Pretoria. After a solid but challenging batting performance, Bishops posted a competitive 168/7, with key contributions from Litha Mbiko and Michael Kruiskamp. In response, St David's were bowled out for a mere 69 runs in just 12. 2 overs, as Julian Pilkington (3/12) led the way with a match-winning spell. Pilkington was named Player of the Match, while Adnaan Lagadien and James Ross-Quinlan received individual tournament accolades.

Cape Argus Sport
Goosain Abrahams|Published

'I recruited girls for traffickers': Reformed criminal's shocking revelations shake Gauteng community

In a powerful testimony at Geluksdal Community Hall, a reformed human trafficker reveals the inner workings of Gauteng's trafficking networks, while local families share heart-wrenching stories of loss and near-misses. This unprecedented gathering, organised by the Gauteng Legislature, exposes the growing crisis of youth exploitation and sparks new community-led initiatives to combat trafficking.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

'I recruited girls for traffickers': Reformed criminal's shocking revelations shake Gauteng community

In a powerful testimony at Geluksdal Community Hall, a reformed human trafficker reveals the inner workings of Gauteng's trafficking networks, while local families share heart-wrenching stories of loss and near-misses. This unprecedented gathering, organised by the Gauteng Legislature, exposes the growing crisis of youth exploitation and sparks new community-led initiatives to combat trafficking.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published