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The Special Investigating Unit traced financial gains of more than R181 million linked to beneficiaries of fraudulent visa applications that were supported by fake documentation

SIU unveils large-scale issuance of fraudulent permits by some home affairs officials

The Special Investigating Unit traced financial gains of more than R181 million linked to beneficiaries of fraudulent visa applications that were supported by fake documentation

The acquittal of televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused has shocked everyone. Photo: Lulama Zenzile/Gallo Images

Omotoso’s acquittal points to weaknesses in the police and justice system

How many more women have to experience sexual violence before we can see a fundamental change?

Pastor Shepherd Bushiri (right) and his wife,
Mary Bushiri, are facing charges of fraud and money-laundering. (Emmanuel Croset/AFP)

In terms of future-telling failures, this is a Major One

Bushiri knows how to pull a crowd. Ace knows a ponzi scheme. Paddy Harper predicts that a new prophet may profit at Luthuli House

Omotoso has 63 charges against him including racketeering, rape, sexual assault and human trafficking. He has refused to plead to all the charges. (Getty Images)

Judge in Omotoso case recuses himself

Judge Mandela Makaula is expected to provide his reasons for recusing himself on March 15

Omotoso has 63 charges against him including racketeering, rape, sexual assault and human trafficking. He has refused to plead to all the charges. (Getty Images)

Omotoso rape trial postponed pending ConCourt outcome

Controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso applied last year to have the judge presiding over his trial recused

Derogatory views: Reverend Vukile Mehana should resign from his position, the authors argue. (Felix Dlangamandla/Foto24/Gallo Images)

No holy cows in hate cases

Misogyny and hate speech cannot be left to institutions to deal with internally

Controversial Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso during his rape and human trafficking trial at the Port Elizabeth High Court on October 30 2018 in Nelson Mandela Bay. (Eugene Coetzee/The Herald/Gallo)

SCA dismisses Omotoso’s bid to have judge recused

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed televangelist Timothy Omotoso’s application to have Judge Mandela Makaula recuse himself from his rape trial

The acquittal of televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused has shocked everyone. Photo: Lulama Zenzile/Gallo Images

Omotoso rape trial postponed to the new year

Defence advocate Peter Daubermann accused Judge Makuala of ‘being biased’ following the testimony of first witness Cheryl Zondi

‘When a young person helps clean up the country by getting rapists off the street, it is then the responsibility of the state to protect that person and protect that person’s rights,’ says Zondi (Frennie Shivambu/Gallo)

Zondi calls for better protection for rape complainants

The National Prosecuting Authority’s witness protection programme is supposed to offer a safe space for individuals

Omotoso trial: Judge rejects defence bid to appeal recusal ruling (Photo Archive)

Omotoso trial: Judge rejects defence bid to appeal recusal ruling

Defence advocate Peter Daubermann asked the court to postpone the trial so he can petition the Supreme Court of Appeal

Omotoso was nabbed in April last year in a dramatic arrest operation at the Port Elizabeth International Airport. (Lulama Zenzile/Gallo)

‘We continue to support the man of God’ — Omotoso church

Omotoso and his two co-accused are currently facing 63 charges and 34 alternative charges which include rape, sexual assault and racketeering

Omotoso trial: Judge rejects defence bid to appeal recusal ruling (Photo Archive)

Omotoso lawyer to judge: ‘Recuse yourself’

The pastor has accused Judge Mandela Makaula of being impartial

The acquittal of televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused has shocked everyone. Photo: Lulama Zenzile/Gallo Images

‘Omotoso has no possibility of receiving a fair trial’ — lawyer

The lawyer for the televangelist has been accused of browbeating a witness during the course of his cross examination

Cheryl Zondi during the trial this week. (Lulama Zenzile/Netwerk24/Gallo Images)

Lawyers differ over rape grilling

​Counsel for rape accused Timothy Omotoso has faced outrage for his cross-examination of Cheryl Zondi

Omotoso was nabbed in April last year in a dramatic arrest operation at the Port Elizabeth International Airport. (Lulama Zenzile/Gallo)

Pastors’ and healers’ prey get help

Support is on hand for those who have been sexually abused by the people they trust the most