Shocking: NPA Says ‘We Did a Good Job Destroying Omotoso’s Case — No Regret’

In a statement that has sent shockwaves across South Africa, a senior official within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has allegedly admitted that the state “did a good job” of dismantling the high-profile sexual assault case against controversial pastor Timothy Omotoso.

The remark, reportedly made off the record but now circulating in legal and media circles, has sparked public outrage, disbelief, and questions about the integrity of the justice system.

Timothy Omotoso, the leader of Jesus Dominion International, has faced a mountain of allegations for years, including rape, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation.

The case has drawn national attention since his dramatic arrest in 2017, followed by lengthy delays, questionable handling, and emotionally charged testimonies from alleged victims.

Many viewed it as a test case — a moment for the justice system to show its ability to hold the powerful accountable.

Now, that faith has been seriously shaken.

According to multiple sources, the NPA insider allegedly claimed that the collapse of the case was not accidental, but a result of calculated legal strategies, mishandled processes, and deliberate undermining of key testimonies.

“People think we failed, but actually, we did what we had to do.

It’s done.

No regret,” the unnamed source reportedly said.

While the NPA has not officially confirmed or denied the statement, the damage has already been done.

Survivors who had come forward with courage and hope now feel abandoned.

Women’s rights groups and civil society organizations have condemned the comments, calling them a betrayal of justice and a slap in the face to victims of sexual abuse across the country.

“This is not just about Omotoso,” said one activist from the Rape Crisis Centre in Cape Town.

“This is about every woman who ever thought she’d be heard, every survivor who believed the system would protect them.

To hear that someone inside the NPA feels ‘no regret’ about this collapse is devastating.

The trial of Omotoso has been controversial from the very beginning.

From multiple postponements to the constant switching of judges and allegations of intimidation against witnesses, it has become a symbol of what many see as a failing legal system.

One of the most heart-wrenching moments came when Cheryl Zondi, one of the first complainants to testify, shared her experience in court and was subjected to intense cross-examination that many felt bordered on victim-blaming.

Now, years later, the apparent implosion of the case is being viewed not as an unfortunate error, but as a possible act of negligence — or worse, sabotage.

Legal experts have also weighed in.

Some say that the case was mishandled from the outset, with weak charge sheets, lack of consistent investigative work, and unprepared witnesses.

Others go further, hinting at possible political or financial motivations behind the slow disintegration of what once seemed to be a solid prosecution.

“The system doesn’t collapse like this unless there’s rot somewhere,” said one legal analyst.

“There’s a difference between losing a case and sabotaging it.

This sounds like the latter.

For Omotoso, the developments are seen as a personal victory, though he remains controversial and deeply polarizing.

His supporters claim he has been unfairly targeted, painting him as a victim of persecution.

Critics, however, argue that the judicial process was manipulated in his favor — and that the real victims are the young women who were allegedly abused.

Outside the courtroom, the public reaction has been furious.

Social media has erupted with hashtags like #JusticeForSurvivors, #OmotosoCase, and #NPADisgrace, with thousands of South Africans calling for an independent inquiry into how the case was handled.

Many are demanding that the NPA come forward with a transparent explanation, and that anyone responsible for undermining justice be held accountable.

“It’s not just about this one case,” wrote one Twitter user.

“If the NPA can ‘destroy’ a case like this and walk away with no regret, what hope do the rest of us have?”

In Parliament, opposition parties are now calling for urgent debates on the state of the prosecuting authority.

Some have suggested that South Africa needs a completely independent body to oversee high-profile gender-based violence cases, arguing that the NPA has lost public trust.

Meanwhile, survivors and their families are left to pick up the pieces.

Some have said they would never testify again, fearing the trauma and public scrutiny that comes with taking a stand.

Others are urging more women to come forward — not to trust the system as it is, but to keep demanding that it change.

One survivor who had been scheduled to testify in the case but later withdrew due to fear of retribution, told reporters, “They’ve silenced us once, but we won’t be silenced forever.

We’ll find another way.

The NPA is now under pressure like never before.

Public trust is eroding, and without a clear and honest response, that trust may be impossible to restore.

The haunting idea that someone within the authority could claim “no regret” after such a colossal failure in justice is likely to linger for years.

Whether heads will roll, whether the truth will come out, and whether the victims will ever get the justice they deserve remains uncertain.

But one thing is clear — this case is far from over, and South Africans are no longer willing to stay quiet.