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Following the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso, his victims, including Sarah Mofokeng, share their emotional testimonies and call for justice, highlighting the ongoing struggle against gender-based violence in South Africa.
Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission, emphasises the urgent need for a legislative framework to hold religious leaders accountable, following alarming incidents of abuse within the church.
The Commission for Gender Equality has voiced serious concerns after televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused were acquitted of all 32 charges including rape and human trafficking. Experts warn the high-profile case's collapse could discourage future victims from seeking justice through South Africa's courts.
Amid public outcry, the Justice Minister's remarks underscore the urgent need for reform within South Africa's legal system, especially concerning the handling of gender-based violence cases. Will the NPA learn from these missteps to enhance future prosecutions?
The State has come in for heavy criticism over their apparent inept prosecution of the Pastor Timothy Omotoso's matter.
Timothy Omotoso's acquittal has ignited fierce outrage in South Africa, with advocacy groups like Women For Change condemning the government's failure to protect victims of gender-based violence. What does this verdict mean for the future of GBV in the country?