Ramaphosa sends condolences following Pastor Ray McCauley's passing
President Cyril Ramaphosa said Pastor Ray McCauley's passing was a great loss to the religious sector.
FILE: Pastor Ray McCauley and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Ray McCauley/Facebook
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness following the passing of the founder of Rhema Bible Church, Ray McCauley.
The church announced his passing in a statement on Tuesday night.
The pastor’s son, Joshua McCauley, said that his father died peacefully at his home, surrounded by family and loved ones.
The president has sent his condolences to McCauley's family, saying that his passing was a great loss to the religious sector.
"The president offers his deep condolences to Mrs Zelda McCauley, Pastor Ray’s children, the extended family and the family of the Rhema Bible Church," said Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya.
President @CyrilRamaphosa has learned with sadness of the passing of Pastor Raynor “Ray” McCauley, founder of the Rhema Bible Church and former Co-Chair of the National Interfaith Council of South Africa.
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 9, 2024
Pastor McCauley has passed away at the age of 75. https://t.co/vhnsGdJT6n pic.twitter.com/SL7Be90NcD