Timothy Omotoso
Timothy Omotoso is a Nigerian-born pastor and televangelist known for his controversial ministry in South Africa. He gained significant media attention after facing serious criminal charges, including rape and human trafficking, which he denied. After an extensive legal battle lasting eight years, Omotoso was acquitted of all charges by the High Court of South Africa, leading to discussions about the treatment of foreign religious leaders in the country. His case has sparked debates on issues of justice and persecution, particularly among foreign clerics.
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Timothy Omotoso is a Nigerian televangelist who was acquitted of rape charges but is still facing legal proceedings in South Africa.
South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape
United Kingdom· 2025-05-19Timothy Omotoso was acquitted of raping young women from his church and was to leave South Africa amid controversy.
Nigerian pastor leaves South Africa amid controversy over rape trial acquittal
Nigeria· 2025-05-18Timothy Omotoso was recently acquitted of multiple rape charges and has been rearrested on immigration offences.
S. Africa rearrests Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape
Kenya· 2025-05-10
Timothy Omotoso has been rearrested weeks after he was acquitted of multiple rape charges.
Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso rearrested in South AfricaNigeria· 2025-05-10
Timothy Omotoso is a Nigerian televangelist accused of multiple rapes and human trafficking.
En Afrique du Sud, le procès d’un pasteur charismatique accusé de multiples viols tourne au fiasco
France· 2025-04-14Timothy Omotoso's acquittal of 32 charges related to sexual assault has shocked everyone.
Omotoso’s acquittal points to weaknesses in the police and justice system – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-04-09
Timothy Omotoso is a Nigerian televangelist who was acquitted of rape charges but is facing calls for deportation from South Africa.
Group demands deportation of Nigerian pastor acquitted of rapeNigeria· 2025-04-04
Timothy Omotoso, a Nigerian televangelist, was acquitted of rape after spending eight years in jail.
Meet the Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape after eight years in South African jail
Ghana· 2025-04-03
Pastor Timothy Omotoso has been discharged and acquitted of rape and human trafficking charges that had been ongoing since 2017.
S’Africa-based Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape after eight yearsNigeria· 2025-04-03Timothy Omotoso had denied the 32 charges in a trial that was broadcast live and gained huge interest across the country.
Nigerian pastor acquitted after eight years in South African jailUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-02The High Court of South Africa on Wednesday cleared Omotoso, a Nigerian-born pastor, of all charges, including rape, human trafficking, and racketeering, after an eight-year legal battle.
Bushiri Sees Omotoso’s Acquittal as Proof of South Africa’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Foreign Preachers - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-04-02