Pastor Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeeng took a sharp turn at the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court. Image: Sowetan Live.
(The Post News)- Pastor Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng’s case took an unexpected turn at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court as Mboro, his son Revival, and bodyguard Clement Baloyi appeared before the magistrate on allegations of assault and kidnapping.
In an August video that went viral, Mboro was shown threatening employees at Matshidiso Primary School while brandishing pants. Mboro asserts that the state has no case against him in spite of this matter.
Mboro’s attorney left the case during the hearings when the state requested that it be moved to a regional court. When Mboro prayed in silence while the magistrate was outlining the terms of bail, he was warned, “Please, my good sir, you cannot pray while the court is in session.” Said magistrate
Mboro defended his actions, saying he was unaware that not making eye contact with the magistrate was a crime. According to him, he was exercising his right to pray and claimed that he did not utter any words. “I did not say any word and just bowed my head,” he explained, citing his faith as strength, especially after 40 days in jail. He further asserted that he does not mind going to jail for praying.
The court asked if he would not endanger the community after he was able to carry unlicensed weapons to a primary school and put kids in danger. It was also mentioned that he and his accused partners do not have skills or training for firearms; furthermore, they have no permits to use them. It was alleged that Mboro still has a firearm on him that the police never got hold of, and now they think this is still a risk letting him walk free in the community.
The case has been postponed to November 26, giving Mboro and his co-accused time to prepare their defense. As the legal battle unfolds, Mboro’s faith remains unwavering, and he is prepared to face whatever comes next. If he does not make it to the court on the date given by the judge, he will be given a warrant of arrest, and his bail matter will be handed to the state.
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