Multiple rape accused and controversial evangelist Bishop Bafana Zondo who is the leader of Rivers Living Water Ministries is among the UMkhonto WeSizwe party’s list of representatives for Parliament and the Gauteng legislature.
The list was submitted to the Independent Electoral Commision of South Africa. Zondo faces 10 counts of rape, from seven women most of whom belonged to his church.
All of Zondo’s alleged seven victims have testified before the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria since the start of the trial towards the end of 2021.
UMkhonto WeSizwe spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said he could not confirm if Zondo was on the list or not while acknowledging that they are aware Parliament prohibits anyone with a criminal record to partake in parliamentary activities.
