PRETORIA | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn prosecution against Bishop Israel Makamu earlier on Wednesday, following a consultation session with the complainant and subsequent filing of a withdrawal statement by the complainant.
Makamu was released on R2 000 bail after making a brief appearance on a charge of sexual assault at the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court on May 26, 2021.
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A former employee of his church laid a complaint with the Brackendowns South African Police Service (SAPS) on 19 May 2021,following an incident that allegedly happened in his church office in Alrode, during September 2018.
After careful consideration of all evidence and the mediation process between the complainant and Makamu, the NPA is convinced that the interest of justice dictates that prosecution no longer be pursued.