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Whistleblower in Nigerian Pastor rape case shot dead

Date: Mar 8, 2025

South Africa's (SA) Gender Activist and whistle blower in Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso's rape and trafficking trial, Pamela Mabini, has been shot dead in the driveway of her home in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape province.  

This was the second attack on Mabini, the first attempt on her life happened in May 2018 when unknown gunmen shot at her.  She had earlier received threatening text messages.  Mabini played a pivotal role in supporting the witnesses in the infamous Omotoso trial.

She was a regular attendee at the trial of the trial of Omotoso.

Meanwhile, the matter of rape accused Pastor Timothy Omotoso has been postponed until  April  2 for judgment following closing arguments in January.

The Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape heard closing arguments both from the state and the defence.

Omotoso appeared in the Gqeberha High Court with co-accused Zukiswa Sitho and Lusanda Sulani. They are facing over 30 charges that include rape, human trafficking and racketeering.

--SABC/ChannelAfrica--

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