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He’s been described as the ‘most prolific serial abuser associated with the Church of England ... of his continued abusive behaviour in South Africa as recently as 2015.

John Smyth, who died in 2018, moved first from the UK to Zimbabwe and later on to South Africa The Anglican Church of Southern Africa (Acsa) has apologised for failing to protect the public from ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Anglican Church leadership in South Africa has admitted to failing to disclose sexual abuse allegations against its former member John Smyth, who mistreated children in ...

The Anglican Church leadership in South Africa has admitted to failing to disclose sexual abuse allegations against its ...