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ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 610 Views |

The incident comes despite a ruling by the High Court of Botswana in December last year PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Chaos briefly disrupted Sunday worship at the Mogoditshane branch of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) after a simmering leadership dispute between rival factions erupted into a dramatic confrontation.

A church member allegedly rammed the church gate with his vehicle in an attempt to force entry, sending congregants fleeing and prompting police intervention.

March 15 marked a far from ordinary day for members of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) in Mogoditshane. Instead of a peaceful service, tensions within the congregation escalated, nearly turning the church premises into a scene of physical confrontation.

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