Originally published in Politics Web Cheryl Zondi, the first witness to take the stand in the trial of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso, has launched a foundation — the Cheryl Zondi Foundation — to support women and children who have been abused. The foundation, whose tag line is “turning pain into […]
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Omotoso trial presents Church with unexpected opportunity — Afrika Mhlophe
The sensational trial of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso should be seen by South African Christians as a blessing in disguise. It presents an opportunity for self-introspection and to reflect on problematic leadership tendencies within the Church. The senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International faces charges of rape and human trafficking. […]
Brutal cross-examination of rape victim highlights need for judicial system reform, says SACC
Originally published in SACC News The shocking cross-examination ordeal of courageous rape victim Cheryl Zondi in the Omotoso trial has prompted the South African Council of Churches SACC to urge justice authorities to establish special courts for rape cases to protect rape survivors, says the SACC in a media statement […]