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St Engenas ZCC in agony over departed brethren

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MOLEPOLOLE: Batswana may have felt the extreme shock after losing their fellows to a tragic road accident that happened in South Africa. The incident occurred during Easter holidays but for the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) here the hurt, pain and grief still run deep.

Around the village it appears to be business as usual but approaching the church side of the St Engenas ZCC headquarters in Molepolole which is on the far west outskirts of the village in Ga-Ranta ward, the atmosphere speaks a different language.

Not many people or members of the church are in sight, it is so quiet except across the road from the church where preparations are underway for the expected mass memorial service.

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St Engenas ZCC in agony over departed brethren

MOLEPOLOLE: Batswana may have felt the extreme shock after losing their fellows to a tragic road accident that happened in South Africa. The incident occurred during Easter holidays but for the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) here the hurt, pain and grief still run deep.

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