Thousands march through Durban in support of their choice in leadership dispute, amid Covid-19 superspreader fears
“If the ANC thinks it can govern without us, our message is very clear. Let’s meet on the first [of November],” said Makhanya.has endured a number of legal blows in his bid to lead the church which boasts more than 5-million followers.
He said they would continue to throw their full weight behind their leader, even if it costs them “billions” in legal fees. Whenever court judgments go against the church, they come under heavy backlash, he added. The battle for the control of the church started in 2011, soon after the death of Vimbeni Shembe. The church has in the past accused KZN premier Sihle Zikalala of favouring its rivals, the Thembezinhle faction.
Makhanya said it was never their intention to have an “overwhelming” number of people descending on Durban. “We are cognisant of the dangers posed by Covid-19. It was unfortunate that more people showed up to the event as we expected not more than 500 people,” said Makhanya.
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