Article source: ACDP Media Statement

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) Joburg Caucus notes with utter shock, dismay, and disgust the report of the death of a Pastor, the wounding of two Congregants and the armed robbery of other worshippers this past Friday night, [Citizen Reporter,15 October 2022]. We accept that we all do not worship the same, that we have different belief systems, but the depths which human beings have descended to, is unacceptable. There is no respect for human life, basic human values, and the Law. It is unacceptable that places of worship be turned into slaughterhouses and soft targets for deviants.

This cannot be allowed in a country where freedom of religion and freedom of association is enshrined in our Constitution. The ACDP calls on the entire Justice Cluster to do all in its power to apprehend these criminals and to deal with them harshly within the prescripts of the Law. The ACDP Joburg Caucus, extends its heart-felt condolences to the family of the late Pastor, the Congregants, and the residents of Diepsloot who are bent under relentless waves of terror.

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Date published: 21/10/2022
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