WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Bishop Meshack Molefi Phofedi, 34, of the New Babillon Apostolic Church in Evaton West, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl multiple times. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the abuse began on August 16, 2024, when Phofedi allegedly attacked the girl at a filling station restroom while her parents waited in the car. He later invited her to church for “prayer sessions,” where the abuse reportedly continued. The case came to light after the girl developed health complications and confided in her sister. Her mother reported the matter, leading to Phofedi’s arrest on March 2, 2025. The case came to light after the girl developed health complications and confided in her sister. Her mother reported the matter, leading to Phofedi’s arrest on March 2, 2025. He appeared in court on March 4, and his bail hearing is set for March 13, with the state opposing his release. The NPA has reiterated its commitment to seeking justice for victims of gender-based violence.
South African pastor arrested for repeatedly r3ping church members’ 14-year-old daughter during prayer sessions in a restroom
