Bishop Makuma out on R2 000 bail over alleged sexual assault By IOL Reporter Share Cape Town – Bishop Israel Makamu was released on R2 000 bail today following a brief appearance on a charge of sexual assault at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court. Makamu, the founder of Endless Hope Bible Church in Alberton, was arrested earlier today after a former employee of his church laid a complaint of sexual assault on May 19 at the Brackendowns police station, the Hawks said in a statement. The case relates to an incident that allegedly happened in his church office in Alrode during September 2020. The case was remanded to July 13 for further investigation.