Zondi is expected back in court to re-testify in the rape trial of Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso.Makaula says his recusal is in the interest of justice.Zondi broke down several times last year during her cross cross-examination at the Port Elizabeth High Court as she gave harrowing testimony of how Omotoso, allegedly raped and sexually assaulted her.
Omotoso is accused of raping and sexually assaulting several women from his Jesus Dominion International Church.Earlier this year, reports emerged that Makaula was linked to a guesthouse used to accommodate state witnesses.With Makaula having recused himself, for witnesses like Zondi, it means opening themselves up to potential secondary trauma.A new judge is yet to be announced.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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