South Africa: Omotoso Abuse Raises Case for Regulating Religion

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Cheryl Zondi defiantly challenged her rape accuser this week. A Chapter Nine institution said it shouldn't have happened, and must never happen again. But Parliament won't listen to the complaints.

Cheryl Zondi's testimony in the rape case against charismatic televangelist Timothy Omotoso at the Port Elizabeth High Court was broadcast live. The 22-year-old was on the stand for three days and under cross-examination was repeatedly asked to elaborate on the lurid details of her alleged sexual assault.

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