An alleged rape victim and a state witness in the trial of Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso of the local Jesus Dominion International Church, has been praised for her bravery and fortitude by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Women Ministry in the Presidency, APA has learntThe young victim-turned-state witness, Cheryl Zondi, has for the past three days taken to the stand to testify against the pastor in the Port Elizabeth High Court, who is accused of raping Zondi and other women.

Omotoso, a 58 year-old Nigerian, was arrested by the police last year on 97 charges of racketeering activities, sexual assault and rape. He is charged along with his two alleged accomplices Lusanda Solani, aged 36, and 28-year-old Zukiswa Sitho.

The matter was among a range of matters discussed by the Portfolio Committee on Women Ministry in the Presidency led by Women Minister Bathabile Dlamini.