South African judge Mandela Makaula has dismissed an application by the Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso, who is accused of rape to recuse himself from the case.
Mr Omotoso's lawyer argued that the judge had shown some bias towards one of the witnesses, Cheryl Zondi.
South Africa is gripped by the rape trial of televangelist Pastor Omotoso taking place in the Port Elizabeth High Court and being broadcast live on television.
Mr Omotoso and his two co-accused are facing 63 charges which include rape, sexual assault and racketeering.
They have pleaded not guilty.
Through their lawyer, Peter Daubermann, they said that they would not receive a fair trial given the reaction by the public.
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Mr Omotoso's lawyer argued that the judge had shown some bias towards one of the witnesses, Cheryl Zondi.
South Africa is gripped by the rape trial of televangelist Pastor Omotoso taking place in the Port Elizabeth High Court and being broadcast live on television.
Mr Omotoso and his two co-accused are facing 63 charges which include rape, sexual assault and racketeering.
They have pleaded not guilty.
Through their lawyer, Peter Daubermann, they said that they would not receive a fair trial given the reaction by the public.
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