He was released on R2 000 bail by the Palm Ridge Magistrate s Court.
It is alleged that the incident happened in 2018 and that the victim was a former employee at Makamu s church.
Popular TV presenter Bishop Israel Makamu, who has been charged with sexual assault, was released on R2 000 bail by the Palm Ridge Magistrate s Court.
Makamu, who briefly appeared in court on Wednesday, was charged after a former employee of his church laid a complaint of sexual assault on 19 May 2021 at the Brackendowns SAPS, said regional National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane.
She said the case related to an incident that allegedly happened in his church office in Alrode during September 2018.
Bishop Makuma out on R2 000 bail over alleged sexual assault
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Cape Town – Bishop Israel Makamu was released on R2 000 bail today following a brief appearance on a charge of sexual assault at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court.
Makamu, the founder of Endless Hope Bible Church in Alberton, was arrested earlier today after a former employee of his church laid a complaint of sexual assault on May 19 at the Brackendowns police station, the Hawks said in a statement.
The case relates to an incident that allegedly happened in his church office in Alrode during September 2020.
The case was remanded to July 13 for further investigation.
Bishop Israel Makamu charged with sexual assault, NPA confirms 26 May 2021 - 20:02 By Chrizelda Kekana and Deepika Naidoo Rea Tsotella host Bishop Makamu appeared in the Palm Ridge magistrate s court on Wednesday. Image: Supplied/ Moja Love
Rea Tsotella presenter Bishop Israel Makamu has been released on R2,000 bail after appearing at the Palm Ridge magistrate s court on Wednesday on a charge of sexual assault, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed.
“The court released Bishop Israel Makamu on R2,000 bail after a brief appearance on a charge of sexual assault. Makamu was arrested today after a former employee of his church laid a complaint of sexual assault on May 19 2021 at the Brackendowns SAPS.