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Protesters Demand Deportation of Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso Outside East London Court EAST LONDON – A group of protesters gathered outside the East London Magistrate’s Court on Monday, calling for the immediate deportation of controversial Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso. image credits; via x Omotoso appear in court in East London Court following his second arrest by the Department of Home Affairs’ Immigration Inspectorate. His arrest comes after Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber rejected Omotoso’s appeal to overturn a previous decision that declared him a prohibited person under South Africa’s Immigration Act. The self-proclaimed pastor has been the subject of legal scrutiny for years. His immigration violation now adds to his controversial public profile. He has been accused of vaious crimes such as sexual assault and threating the victims. Protesters, some holding placards reading “Deport Now,” have accused authorities of moving too slowly on the matter and for being ...

SPORTS | Orlando Pirates Confirm Riveiro’s Early Exit SOUTH AFRICA – Orlando Pirates Football Club have confirmed the early release of head coach Josè Riveiro from his contract.   image credits; via x, orlando pirates The Spanish tactician, who has overseen a largely successful spell with the Buccaneers, will manage his final match on Tuesday against Lamontville Golden Arrows. In a statement, the club expressed gratitude for Riveiro’s contributions and noted that the decision was made in good faith. For the remainder of the season, assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi and performance analyst Darrel Felix will oversee the team’s remaining fixtures. The Orlando Pirates Chairman Irvin Khoza confirmed by stating the desired request by the spanish coach; “Jose approached us a few weeks ago with a request to be released from his contract ahead of schedule, having signed with a new club," Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza said. “Given the timing; amidst a series of crucial fixtures – we believed it...