Omotoso's court appearance heats up!

THE current situation outside the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape is heating up.

This is where Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused will learn their fate regarding the acquittal application.

The case was postponed after Judge Irma Schoemann reserved her judgment on the defence's application for a mistrial until Tuesday, 31 October.

On Monday, 4 September, defence lawyer Peter Daubermann made an application before the Gqeberha High Court, calling for the acquittal of his clients after the state closed its case.

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Daubermann accused the state of misleading the court and alleged that prosecutors colluded to change witness evidence.

ANCWL members outside the Port Elizabeth High Court. Photo by Luvuyo Mehlwana

Supporters of Tim Omotoso came out in large numbers to support him outside court in Port Elizabeth. Photo by Luvuyo Mehlwana

Supporters of Tim Omotoso came out in large numbers to support him outside court in Port Elizabeth. Photo by Luvuyo Mehlwana

Supporters of Tim Omotoso came out in large numbers to support him outside court in Gqeberha. Photo by Luvuyo Mehlwana

Omotoso and his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, are facing charges of rape, human trafficking, and racketeering.

Omotoso supporters gathered outside the court with banners chanting and singing their leader's name, while on the other side, the ANC women's league and other political party supporters said no to gender-based violence.

This is a developing story.