The executive mayor of Ekurhuleni, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has urged residents to remain calm as self-proclaimed prophet Paseka “Mb*ro” Motsoeneng and four others prepare to face charges of vi0lence in court.
The five suspects are set to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court following a chaotic incident at Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, which was widely shared on social media.
They face various charges, including assault, reckless handling of a firearm, and malicious damage to property.
In a Wednesday morning interview with Newzroom Afrika, Mayor Xhakaza expressed disappointment over the violent incidents and called for peace ahead of the court appearance.
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“We were shocked, and really we are calling for calm because the pastor is a leader of a church – a very important institution in our society. A lot is affected out of our churches and church leadership,” said Xhakaza.
Pastor Paseka Mb*ro embroiled in a scandal after a disturbing video emerged, showing him wielding a machete and holding people captive, including a minor, in a building allegedly owned by him.
The video, which has gone viral on social media, depicts Mb*ro surrounded by his armed security personnel. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among South Africans, who have denounced Mb*ro’s actions.
Some viewers have expressed skepticism, predicting that Mb*ro will shift the blame onto his followers, while others are confused about the context of the video, unsure whether Mboro was holding the individuals against their will or releasing them.
