Over 100 000 unite for National Day of Prayer addressing poverty and unemployment

THE country’s gender-based violence, high unemployment, and poverty 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 on Sunday.

- 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 singers Sbu Noah and Dumi Mkokstad.

“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.

The Chief Executive Officer for the Motsepe Foundation, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, has indicated that the day is aimed at fostering stronger unity and social cohesion in a bid to collectively find solutions for the many social ills in South Africa.