Zuurbekom shooting
IPHC's Jerusalem faction welcomes CRL mediation process
The leadership battle over the control of the multimillion-rand church has been an issue since the son of the founder died.
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CRL Rights Commission says IPHC mediation efforts to end in 2 months' time
The commission has held several meetings with warring parties following a dramatic and deadly hostage situation at the Zuurbekom church, west of Joburg earlier this month.
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International Pentecost Holiness Church factions agree to restore peace
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities held several meetings with the parties for the purpose of mediation.
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41 suspects in IPHC attack due in court on Monday
Earlier this month over 200 congregants, were held hostage in a deadly standoff between feuding factions of the International Pentacostal Holiness Church in Zuurbekom, west of Johannesburg.
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Pentecostal Holiness Church leaders speak out after hostage situation
Five people were shot dead when a splinter group allegedly forcefully entered the church on Saturday.
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Cops, SANDF members arrested after deadly Gauteng church hostage incident
Five people were shot dead on Saturday following and alleged factional battles at the headquarters of the church in the west of Johannesburg.
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Gauteng hostage situation: Church members released, more arrests
It’s alleged ongoing conflict to succeed the leader of the church in Zuurbekom turned bloody when congregates allegedly attacked people who were inside, indicating that they were coming to take over the premises.
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No arrests yet after Zuurbekom church shooting
It’s believed two rival church groups were involved in this morning’s incident, although it is still unclear what the motive behind the attack was.
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3 injured in shooting outside Zuurbekom church
At least 6 cars riddled with bullets are at the scene of the shooting.
