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Judge to rule on state's application in Omotoso trial


Port Elizabeth High Court judge, Irma Schoeman, will rule on Monday on the state's application to amend the indictment against Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused.

This, after the defence, contended that there were glaring discrepancies between their sworn statements and their oral evidence.

Omotoso's attorney Peter Daubermann wants the evidence of state witnesses, Andisiwe Dike and Lerato Msibi, to be struck from the record.

State Prosecutor, Nceba Ntelwa, brought an application on Friday to amend the indictment which was opposed by the defence.

Daubermann contends that any amendment would mean that more charges would be added against his clients.
He said the state prosecutor had three years to consult with witnesses and submit a proper indictment.

Judge Schoeman also questioned Ntelwa on whether or not the court would have to deal with another application when other witnesses take the stand.

The matter was postponed to Monday when Schoeman will rule on both applications.

Omotoso and his co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho face more than 90 charges that include rape, sexual assault and human trafficking.