Ntokozo Khumalo12 May 2025 | 10:05

Omotoso files urgent High Court bid for his prohibited status to be reviewed

On Monday, the controversial pastor appeared in court on charges of contravening the Immigration Act. 

Omotoso files urgent High Court bid for his prohibited status to be reviewed

Community members are calling for Omotoso’s deportation outside the East London Magistrates Court on 12 May 2025. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/Eyewitness News

EAST LONDON - Televangelist pastor Timothy Omotoso has filed an urgent High Court bid for his prohibited status to be reviewed. 

On Monday, the controversial pastor appeared in court on charges of contravening the Immigration Act.

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Omotoso was arrested on Saturday in the Eastern Cape after his application to overturn his prohibited status was rejected by the Minister of Home Affairs.

This is a developing story. More details to follow.