There was a near stampede at Oliver Tambo International Airport on Wednesday as South African security authorities endured a torrid time to control thousands of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministry faithfuls who had come to receive their leader Walter Magaya for his three day crusade starting today.
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Prophet Walter Magaya mobbed in South Africa |
South Africa Police Service and Airport security details struggled to control the crowd as people jostled to have a glimpse of Magaya as he walked out of the airport to his vehicle.
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Prophet Walter Magaya mobbed in South Africa |
The police details tried to ensure that there was no commotion at the port but failed to do as the crowd overwhelmed them.
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Prophet Walter Magaya mobbed in South Africa |
The crowd numbering close to 1000 compromising of Zimbabweans and South Africans among them diplomats tried to great Magaya as he walked to his hired top of the range car.
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Prophet Walter Magaya mobbed in South Africa |
Security details pushed followers with some falling due to pressure as they battled to have clear view of the preacher while some wanted him to lay hands on them.
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Prophet Walter Magaya mobbed in South Africa |
Speaking to journalists who fought through a barricade of South African police details and airport authorities, Magaya said he was overwhelmed by the huge crowd which came to welcome him promising nothing short of miracles when the crusade rolls to life today.
“The Lord has something special for South Africa. He will definitely deliver it tomorrow when he ministers to his people tomorrow, ” he said.
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Prophet Walter Magaya mobbed in South Africa |
This is a Magaya’s second international crusade following his June Botswana prayer rally as he plans for three more in Tanzania, United States and United Kingdom.