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HAMBA VANGELI
VOLUME 3 | EDITION 3
20 OCT - 3 NOV
President Jacob Zuma at the Annual Sons of Zion
Conference of the Tyrannus Apostolic Church which was
pg5
held in Bethlehem at the Free State
Photo by Siyabonga Duda GCIS
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DEVOTED WORSHIPPING
ENCOURAGED
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ON STAGE:
SOLLY
MAHLANGU
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AS GENEROUS
PASTOR GIVES BACK
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FROM PG 1
‘NO MORE BAD LUCK’
“GOD will reverse all the curses the devil
has brought to you,” sensational gospel
singer Solly Mahlangu promised his fans at
a packed Cape Town’s Good Hope centre.
He was singing at the Mzansi Gospel
festival organised by the Csuns Holdings
at the beginning of this month. Country’s
top gospel superstars sang their hearts out
the whole night. Among them were Veliswa
Skeyi, Lusanda Mcinga, Israel Mosehla,
Ntokozo Mbambo and Kholeka Dubula.
Although Mahlangu performed in the
morning his dynamic singing awoke those
who were starting to fall asleep.
He said he will never the warmness of
people of Cape Town. He encouraged
women to value their anointed value in life.
“After creating a man God brought you
(woman) to balance life. That makes world
is benefitting from that.” Mahlangu has
won seven awards in three years. He is
currently the Africa’s best male
gospel artist.
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ONE
IN
A
MILLION
KHOLEKA SAYS RECEPTION WAS WOW!
Mike Nkalane
AFTER performing for the first
time in 18 years, one thing she
will never forget is Cape Town’s
reception.
Kholeka Dubula said: “Although
I have been singing for 18 years
I was performing for the first
time here. Wow! What a
beautiful reception I received.
People here are warm and
welcoming. What I like most
about them is that they listen as
long as you come with good
music.”
Kholeka who has her own
recording company, Kholeka
Records established in 2005 has
encouraged women to value
themselves. “We are very
special. We gave birth to Jesus
who is now God’s right hand
man,” she said. Dubula
concluded by encouraging them
to read her favourite verse
Joshua 1: 9 Joshua crosses
Jordan saying nothing is
impossible. She is busy making
a video of her latest album,
Kuzodlula.
NO HICCUPS
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INSURMOUNTABLE
ABOUT 100 church leaders recently spent the day at the Gospel Church of Power in Khayelitsha to celebrate the church’s fifth and its founder’s
58th birthdays where he also renewed his wedding.
Addressing the visitors , church’s founder Bishop Mzwandile Qhagana said he overcame many obstacles in life. He said his wife is his pillar of
strength. “I was a drunkard. I was always likened to a homeless man. My wife had to put up with all of that. She kept praying for me. I eventually
accepted God. She bought my first suit. This is a very special day to me,” he said. His long time friend Bishop James Mpondo said they were very
happy to be gathered under one roof in a holy spirit.
SPIRITUAL GATHERING
CAPE Metro churches recently gathered at the World Harvest Christian Ministries
(WHCM) in Langa for a spiritual growing session.
Elated WHCM’s Bishop Thembinkosi Mnqantsa used the day’s theme “break the
camps and advance” urging women to use their month conference by taking a stand.
“I am very excited as I am going to Butterworth to attend women’s conference
week. I am sure things are going to change. This is women’s Conference
so please mothers use it to advance your causes,” he said.
“A girl is a prospective woman. A woman is an entity of new beginnings,”
he added before urging the faithful’s to trust God. He said God is in charge
of their situations.
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President
Jacob
Zuma
at the Annual Sons of Zion Conference of the Tyrannus
Apostolic held in Bethlehem at the Free State
© Photo by Siyabonga Duda | GCIS
FROM PG 1
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ISRAEL MOSEHLA
ADMIRED BY FANS
HIS music cheered everyone. They all stood up with many coming closer to the stage while waving
hands singing with him.
Israel Mosehla who has a 23 year singing career stint will never forget that moment. He said: “When
the audience sings with you it makes you become invigorated. Cape Town is warm. Capetonians are
embodiment of Ubuntu. I will do more shows here. It’s a nice gesture to have people singing with you.
I am thankful from the bottom of my heart.”
NQUBEKO MBATHA
CT RECEPTION AWESOME
WHEN the R Kelly of gospel opened Mzansi gospel festival singing Lonk’uvalo
and more spiritual touchy “Thulamphefumlo wam” Good Hope centre
reverberated as everybody joined in.
A former member of Joyous celebration Nqubeko Mbatha was performing for
the first time as a solo artist. He said Cape Town’s reception was awesome.
“People here are awesome and amazing. They are a proof that the music is
ministry through them,” he said.
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WOMEN MADE A STATEMENT - KGOTSO
MIKE NKALANE
“Women have made a statement today. That proves that indeed this is their month,” said Kgotso Makgalema who also performed at Mzansi
gospel festival.
He said what he liked about the show was that the gospel fanatics responded well to every artist. “But Kholeka, Veliswa and Lusanda
received more response than the rest of us. They really made a statement,” he said echoing every artist that Capetonians are very receptive.
“Reception here is amazing, great and wow! I don’t know what to say.
PERFECTION A CATALYST TO MAKOYA
JOYOUS break away Redeemed is making inroads in the gospel
industry. Just a year after breaking away from the old Joyous
celebration in 1999 Terence Ramatselela, Majalefa Thebe and
Rampa Masako released their first single in 2000. They have
already bagged in the prestigious Metro Awards.
The trio said if it was not their belief in perfection they would
have produced countless albums. “It takes three years to cook
the best album. Our second album was recorded in 2003 but
released in 2006. That is how we do things. We do not rush into
things because by doing so we will be failing our audience by
releasing half cooked CDs. We are currently working on our next
album, God is able.”
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I WANTED TO SING
WOMEN ACCEPT
GOD-VELISWA
THE first winner of an inaugural SABC’s
“I want to sing gospel” competition says
singing gospel was always his childhood
dream.
Lungisani Ntuli of Kwazulu Natal won the
competition in 2008 during its inception. He
was then recruited by Lindelani Mkhize
Entertainment record. He has since produced
two albums. His first was Umhlobo Wam in
2009. Followed by Ubahole in 2011.
His life has since changed. “I no longer do as
I please now. I am a brand. People now respect
and look up to me. People pay attention to
whatever I say and do,” he says. Ntuli says it
is not easy to release an album. “It is really
a hard work to produce an album. You sweat
all night. That is why we are against piracy.
It kills our business while making our efforts
futile,” he says. He added that during his
motivational and prayer visits to schools he
always encourages the youth not to quit
school.
by: Mike Nkalane
A GOSPEL sensation Veliswa Skeyi has encouraged women to accept God if they want to succeed in life.
Skeyi who has been singing for the past 14 years has unconditionally thanked people of Cape Town for
her successes. “People of Cape Town always welcome me in numbers whenever I perform. I have
speaking to the Uplifting Star after her captivating performance at Mzansi gospel show in Cape Town’s
Good Hope centre.
CHURCH DISPLAYS CHRISTIAN VALUES
Mike Nkalane
“We practice what we preach. It is no use for the Christians to preach humanity in the pulpit but not embracing it in real life. Our
goal is to reach the communities more especially the poor of the poorest,” said Bishop Pamela Mlotywa while handing a grocery
and R2 000 cheque to the family that has lost two children in fire.
The Kleinsmith family in Heinz Park, Cape Town, have lost their 10 and 7 year-old children in last week’s fire.
Rugaya Kleinsmith, mother of the children, said the “inevitable” was meant to happen on that fateful Saturday. “While I was arguing with the father of my kids I could sense something terrible was happening. But I couldn’t care less. After sometime I heard my
sister crying. When I went to find out why I found her staring sadly at my children’s lifeless
bodies,” she said sobbing.
Her sister, Soraya echoed her, she said: “I heard screams from my shack at the back. Barely in no time when I got inside the children were already burnt lying dead. I could not believe my eyes when I saw my lifeless nephews.
What is unbelievable was that they were old enough to notice fire and run for their lives.”
Rugaya and Soraya said they suspect a candle fell resulting in fire. Their two-roomed RDP house has no electricity. They said they
will use the money for a funeral.
Bishop Vuyisile Mlotywa and his wife Pamela of Umkhombeka Nowa
Gospel Ministry handing over grocery and R2 000 cheque to Soraya and
Rugaya Kleinsmith in Heinz Park who have just lost two kids in a fire.
The community leader Daniel Minnies said the church has demonstrated true Christianity. He said it was rare in this day and age for
someone to lay a helping hand to someone they do not know not to mention from a different race. “Thank you for what you have
done for this family. I believe this is God’s grace because you (church) do not even know this family,” he said. He also said his
community was accustomed to enduring such hardships in winter as they have no electricity.
Mlotywa said it is important for Christians to live up to God’s name. She said if Jesus was still here He would have done the same.
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FROM PG 1
DEVOTED WORSHIPPING
ENCOURAGED
MIKE NKALANE
The Open Vision Healing Centre in Boys Town has taken praising and worshipping a step further. Pastor wants his congregation to embrace,
dedicate, commit and devote all their time worshipping.
Addressing the congregation during their first annual event held at church’s premises Pastor George Joja told them that God told him in his
dream that He (God) is not fully worshipped. He said worshipping and praising necessitate an individual to give an undivided attention and
dedication to God. “He created us with a sole purpose that of worshipping him. Go beyond that time you pray in your church. Because not
everyone connects spiritually then. Create your own praising room in your heart,” he said.
Joja urged them to emulate the truly and loyal worshipping of biblical times. “Johosaphat defeated the armies of Moabites, Ammonites and
Meunites through worshipping. He bowed down and praised. Then his enemies fought among each other. Selassie and Paulus unlocked prison doors through a dedicated worshipping.” He said in his books, one of the bible writers puts it clear on his scriptTimothy 1: 19 “We need to
be clear about who do we worship”. The congregation has pledged to hold a “praise and worshipping” conference.
MARKO MAKING A MARK
Mike Nkalane
CAPE Town based Marko Gospel Singers are making a mark in the gospel
music industry. This group consisting of seven members will release its third
album in October.
Although the group was established in 2006 by 13 members and later decreased
to seven that did not deter its spirit. They went on to release their first CD in
their debut year. The second one followed in 2008.
Another group member Nolusindiso Moniof Kraaifontein who has just released
her second album, Nolusindiso boasted: “We are making our mark in the
industry. Not only we will be releasing our third album in October. Two
members will release their debut solos early next year. That shows we are
growing.”
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EARLY CHRISTMAS
AS GENEROUS PASTOR GIVES BACK
Mike Nkalane
An early Christmas has dawned for the congregation of Christ Healing Fountain. Apostle David Mnapu gave over a million to 145 members with serious
problems.
Among the beneficiaries were a couple in desperate need of a house, they received R300 000, R120 000 for Thandi for her bond house and R90 000 for
cancer patient, Mimi Manaba. Mnapu promised that this is their month of crusade. He said the first and second week are for “power of resurrection”.
“Whatever that is dead in you will be resurrected. Unemployed graduates will get their desired jobs. Your CVs will never disappear again,” he gave the
undertaking.
He said the last week of the month will be dedicated in turning zeros to heroes.
He assured them that after relentless prayers everyone will be a master of his/her destination. “You will have that job you have been longing for.
Everyone will be rich here as your bank accounts will be filled with monies. You will be cured of whatever your ills are. This is not a joke,” he said.
ABAKHAYA MAKE ME FEEL AT HOME
“WHENEVER I am in Cape Town I always feel at home because it is
full of people back home,” Lusanda Mcinga told the Uplifting Star at
a Mzansi gospel festival.
Lusanda who has been singing since 1991 said the Capetonians always
come in numbers to support her. “Whenever I release an album Cape
Town is always first to buy. It is where I make most sales. Not to
mention a warm reception,” she said urging women to break the
silence. “Quietness leads to silent death.”
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SCENE AROUND AND ABOUT
RFC BISHOP FINO DLAMINI INTRODUCING ARTISTS
SINGERS
AT MZANSI
GOSPEL FESTIVAL
SINGERS
AT FESTIVAL
SHOW SHOW
VELISWA AND HIS FANS AT THE GOSPEL FESTIVAL
ROBBIE MALINGA AND HIS FAN
KHUSTA PERFORMING AT THE FESTIVAL SHOW
FANS WERE IMPRESSED
NTOKOZO AFTER PERFORMANCE
ISRAEL AND HIS FANS AT FESTIVAL
GOSPEL FANS THRILLED
THEY HAD FUN
THEY ENJOYED THEMSELVES
MZANSI GOSPEL FESTIVAL MC
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HAPPY REUNION
ENDS A DECADE OF ACRIMONY
AFTER a decade of bickering, Mpinga breakaway churches finally called truce on its 40th anniversary recently held in Gugulethu.
Just after the death of bishop Sam Dapula famously known by his clan name, Mpinga, a group of disgruntled pastors left their original tent of
worshipping in Nyanga’s White City and form their churches. And that has saw his devoted work which started in 1972 vanishing in 1997. It is
understood that congregants from those formations were not talking nor greeting.
Delivering peaceful words in an emotionally charged service recently held in Gugulethu, a widow mam Nolight Dapula said she has been unable to
sleep for more than 10 years. “I have been always asking myself why is this happening after my husband’s death,” she said. She urged all breakaways to
forgive each other. Dapula gave the undertaking to play a mediating role. “From now I am asking you to talk, greet and pay visit to each other. Whoever
has a problem must feel free to their mother.”
She concluded by giving them her blessings for the growth and prosperity of their congregations. All the churches agreed to celebrate their anniversary
under one roof.
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NEWS IN PICTURES
AMEN SHE WAS CLEARLY TAKEN
ZAKES AND HIS ARTIST CECE WERE INVITED AT LANGA BAPTIST CHURCH
MEMBER OF MIRACLE CENTRE AT A CONFERENCE
COUPLE SIYABULELA PAPA AND FIANCÉ DURING GOSPEL TIME
AT MIRACLE CENTRE
GUEST AT THE WOMENS CONFERENCE
PASTOR ZONDI PREACHING AT LANGA BAPTIST
SHEKAINAH ORGANISED A WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
WOMENS CONFERENCE
PASTOR NOSANGE DLAMINI WAS A GUEST AT MIRACLE CENTRE
RFC MEMBERS AT THE CONFERENCE
MAM JOBE INTRODUCING GUESTS ATTENDING GOD’S ARMY’S IMVUSELELO THAT LASTED FOR A MONTH
PASTORS, MAM SIYA PAPA, PASTOR NOSANGE DLAMINI AND MAM PASTOR LIZE
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...NEWS IN PICTURES
HIGH CONGREGANTS DANCED TO THE MUSIC
MOTIVATIONAL AS ATTENDANTS KEPT IN THERE
CECE SINGING FOR LANGA BAPTIST CONGREGATION
BISHOP ZIKHALI PREACHING AT GOD’S ARMY’S IMVUSELELO HELD AT MEW WAY
PASTOR MVINJELO FROM MTHATHA AT HIS ELEMENTS IN GOD’S ARMY’S EVENT
NTOKOZO AND HER HUSBAND
NTOKOZO PERFORMING AT THE FESTIVAL
GREENISH