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South Africans Unite to Pray for Country’s Future

Thousands of worshippers from different races, religions and cultures gathered together at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg today for the 2018 National Day of Prayer for all South Africans. They prayed for unity among South Africans of all races and languages, for the creation of jobs, equality of opportunity and the provision of quality education and […]

By SAPeople
25-11-18 20:40
in Fab South African Stuff

Thousands of worshippers from different races, religions and cultures gathered together at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg today for the 2018 National Day of Prayer for all South Africans.

They prayed for unity among South Africans of all races and languages, for the creation of jobs, equality of opportunity and the provision of quality education and skills; and for an end to poverty, corruption and crime, particularly crimes against women and children.

Once again the event was hosted by the Motsepe Foundation in collaboration with 33 religious and faith-based organisations.

The gathering – which was described by those there as having an “electric mood” – brought together more than 100,000 worshippers who prayed for divine guidance, leadership and blessings for a bright future for all South Africans.

Source: SANews.gov.za

President Cyril Ramaphosa also attended the event in support of the initiative. Traditional leaders, government, business, organised labour and civil society were also amongst the worshippers.

Source: The Presidency: “President @CyrilRamaphosa and Dr Tshepo Motsepe with Gauteng MECs Panyaza Lesufi and Faith Mazibuko at the #NationalDayofPrayer where faith-based organisations as well as traditional leaders were in attendance to pray for unity among all South Africans and against poverty.”

“It’s wonderful to see so many religious leaders and organisations, all combined, united in one thing… to pray for our nation,” President Ramaphosa said.

Congregants, who started making their way to the stadium as early as 6am, were entertained by various gospel artists and brass bands from various religions.

Leaders also took turns steering the mass prayer session.

Pastor Glad Mokara, from the United Apostolic Church in Malvern, challenged Christians to pray and declare peace over South Africa, and encourage people to pray instead of fighting.

“Pray for the schools, adopt police stations and business places (sic). God has given us the power and through prayer, we will conquer every problem,” Mokara said.

The Motsepe Foundation said: “Glory and hope is rising, together we will build a better nation for all South Africans.”

Sources: Motsepe Foundation, The Presidency, SAnews.gov.za