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TAKE ON E AUGUST 2022 VOL.9 ISSUE #8
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Ratanda churches seek God’s help! The community of Ratanda in the Lesedi Local Municipality has been living under a dark cloud. Recently, there has been a rise in incidents of abductions, hijacking and other serious crimes. On Friday, July 7, Lebohang Msimang (22) mysteriously died after allegedly being ‘controlled’ by unknown people who claimed to be prophets. Some of the perpetra-
tors were wearing police uniform. Before her passing, Lebohang reportedly sought for police to help but could only explain her experience to family.
the various church denominations in the march against gender-based violence, rape, human trafficking, hijacking and murder among other crimes affecting our community.
The Lesedi Faith-Based Organization led a peaceful march on Sunday, August 7, heading towards the Ratanda Police Station starting from the ground near Ratanda Mall. Community members joined
Reverend Simon Maduna thanked the community of Ratanda in coming together to support the local law enforcement in their efforts to
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