Timothy Omotoso’s defence says NPA’s acquittal appeal a fishing extradition & legally unsound! The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has run into another setback at the Gqeberha High Court as it moves to appeal the acquittal of controversial pastor Timothy Omotoso.
Omotoso’s defence team on Monday morning dismissed the state’s bid for clarification, calling it a “fishing expedition” and legally unsound.
The NPA has applied for clarification around Omotoso’s acquittal, as it prepares to approach the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Timothy Omotoso
In April, Judge Irma Schoeman acquitted the Nigerian pastor of 30 charges, including rape, racketeering, and human trafficking against Omotoso.
A month later, Omotoso left South Africa for Nigeria, escorted by Home Affairs officials, who also declared him a prohibited person, banning his return for five years.
In court on Monday, Omotoso’s lawyer Peter Daubermann said granting the NPA its request for clarification would set a dangerous precedent.
“My Lady, if this type of application were entertained, it would mean that an accused person would never know whether the judgment is final, this application is legally untenable, it’s a fishing expedition, and I ask you to dismiss the application.”
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MaMkhize threatens legal action over firearms scandal! Reality TV star and businesswoman Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize is ready to pursue legal action after her name was linked to an arms scandal involving controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
The drama unfolded when Ian Cameron, chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police, claimed that over 40 firearms seized from MaMkhize’s La Lucia mansion belonged to Matlala’s security company. Read More
