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Yet Another set of Political Murders

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Dear Editor

On the 03 May 2022 at 15h30pm, leaders of different denominations responded in shock to the news of yet another murder of political leaders in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan area in Kariega. They came together, from different churches and visited the 2 families of the Deceased in Kwanobuhle, Uitenhage (Kariega).

The continued killing of political leaders in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan area is distabilising the community. This killing follows a certain pattern of the local councilors of ANC in particular, as this was not the first time to experience such cold bloody murder that is execution style. Whether it is an inside plan resulting from factions within the Party, or something of a general crime, is yet to be tested and proved by police investigation. But what is more puzzling is that no one has been charged ever since this bloody murder started.

The message that the Church is sending is; “People of God, please stop killing one another.” We are a country of peace that has been taught to resolve any differences through negotiations. Killing one another in not in the vocabulary democracy. Whatever different ideology or view we might have, let’s resolve it through talks or ask different or neutral people like church leaders to mediate. Stop the murder now people of God! War does not solve anything, instead it perpetuate generational resentment and anger.

The Methodist Bishop Freemantle, Chairperson of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Churches, led a prayer and counseling intervention in Kariega (Uitenhage) accompanied by Bishop Mthuthuzeli John Vena (Christ In You Ministries International), Bishop Mvumeni George Mahola (Assemblies of Trinity Ministries) and Moderator Monde Jeffrey Wabani (Uniting Reformed Church).

The first home visited was the home of Cllr Andries at Kiva Street and the 2nd home was of the late Comrade Lubabalo Kesa at PJ Gomomo Street, both in Kwanobuhle. What an emotional trauma to witness.

Lord God help, send your peace, we pray for the directly affected families who find themselves on the receiving end this killing.

Regards

Bishop Jacob Freemantle

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