More than 100 000 gather for national day of prayer

THE country’s gender-based violence and huge unemployment, and poverty crisis became a rallying cry for more than 100 000 people from various faith denominations who gathered at the FNB Stadium for the National Day of Prayer yesterday.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

The annual event, which has become a big part of the country’s religious calendar, is organised by the Dr Patrice Motsepe Foundation.

Among those who attended the religious gathering were Zion Christian Church (ZCC) leader, Dr Barnabas Lekganyane, Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya, gospel singer Sbu Noah, Dumi Mkokstad and many other gospel singers.

“Today, we honoured an invitation to pray alongside thousands of people who've answered the call made by the Motsepe Foundation for a National Day of Prayer. What a beautiful morning to witness the unity of citizens gathered with a singular purpose of spiritual fulfilment,” Dr Moya stated.