The Buffalo City Metro has cancelled all plans to host Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso in a crusade in East London after anger over his acquittal on serious charges. Omotoso, Lusanda Sulani, and Zukiswa Sitho were found not guilty on 32 charges, including rape and human trafficking.
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Mayor Princess Faku said the crusade was cancelled as part of fighting Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. She barred Omotoso’s Jesus Dominion International church from all municipal venues after he was cleared sparking backlash from survivors like Cheryl Zondi and groups like the EFF. “The metro has made it clear that all bookings made at municipal venues towards this event be cancelled and no single BCM venue will be used for this church in all our three regions and villages,” Faku said. “The municipality remains a committed force in building a society where women and children feel safe in their surroundings,” Faku added.
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The NPA may appeal, and three Chapter 9 bodies are investigating. Omotoso could also face deportation. “This is about community safety,” said activist Nosipho Mthembu, as anger mounts over the gap between court rulings and public calls for justice.
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