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The African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) in the Free State has also registered its voice to express its dissatisfaction and outrage in the manner in which the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) handled the case against Omotoso.
The Provincial Secretary of ANCWL Executive Committee in the Free State Ms Theodorah Mosala said, ANCWL in the Free State is outraged, disgusted and deeply disillusioned by the acquittal of Timothy Omotoso, a man accused of heinous crimes against women, a man who exploited his power to prey on the vulnerable under the guise of faith.
She said this verdict is not just a failure of the justice system; it is a blatant betrayal of every woman who has ever suffered at the hands of predators like him.
“The justice system has once again shown its glaring inadequacies and its lack of commitment to delivering justice for victims of gender-based violence. We firmly believe that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) had more than enough evidence to secure a conviction, yet the case was not prosecuted with the urgency, skill, and determination it demanded. How many more women must be failed before the system takes their suffering seriously?
We have long declared that women are not safe not in the streets, not in their homes, not in churches, and now, as the tragic case of Cwecwe has shown us, not even in schools. Yet, the courts continue to side with abusers, allowing men like Omotoso to walk free despite multiple victims risking everything to speak out. The message is clear: the justice system is more comfortable protecting perpetrators than delivering justice for women,” said Mosala.
“The mysterious death of Pamela Mabini, a brave survivor who stood against Omotoso, remains a dark stain on our nation’s conscience. We have no doubt that her suffering and untimely death are linked to this case, and now, with Omotoso’s acquittal, we fear that justice for her will never see the light of day.
But we will not be silenced. These setbacks will not deter us. The ANCWL Free State stands resolute in our fight against gender-based violence and systemic injustice. We call on all women across political lines, religious beliefs, and social classes to stand in solidarity, to isolate men like Omotoso from society, and to reject any form of abuse, exploitation, or victim-blaming,” she called.
The ANCWL has also made its demands as follows:
1. An independent review of the NPA’s handling of this case.
2. Stronger legal protections for survivors of gender-based violence.
3. A justice system that prioritizes victims over technicalities and patriarchal biases.
“To every woman who has suffered: We see you. We believe you. We will fight for you. The ANCWL will never rest until justice is served, not just for Cheryl, not just for Omotoso’s victims, but for every woman who has been failed by a system that was meant to protect them,” said Theodorah Mosala.
