There was jubilation in court with supporters of Paseka “Pastor Mboro” Motsoeneng shouting "Mboro! Mboro!” as he was led back into the cells after being granted bail of R3000 on Thursday.
His co-accused and bodyguard, Camillot Baloyi, was released on a warning.
The two were released based on “new facts” brought by his lawyer, Adv Phillip Dlamini.
However, Dlamini alleged on Wednesday the gun seen used in the video – depicting the clergyman discharging a shot in the air – was not a real gun.
On Wednesday, the state conceded that based on the facts presented in court, the said rifle that was in fact a blank-firing rifle.
Motsoeneng and, Baloyi face multiple charges that include kidnapping, possession of dangerous weapons and assault.
Pastor Mboro released on bail #mboro @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/R6GqbTxrdX
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