The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew the prosecution against Bishop Israel Makamu from Endless Hope Bible Church in Alrode South on August 17.
This follows a consultation session with the complainant and subsequent filing of a withdrawal statement by the complainant.
Makamu, who is also a television presenter, was arrested on May 26 after a former employee of his church laid a complaint of sexual assault on May 19 at Brackendowns SAPS.
This, according to Phindi Mjonondwane of the NPA, follows an incident that allegedly happened in his church office in Alrode during September 2018.
“After careful consideration of all evidence and the mediation process between the complainant and Makamu, the NPA is convinced the interest of justice dictates that prosecution no longer be pursued,” she said.
Initially, Makamu was released on R2 000 bail after making a brief appearance on a charge of sexual assault in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on May 26.
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