Pastor Mboros’ church has been burnt by angry learners..

The recent arrest of Pastor Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng following a troubling incident at Matsediso Primary School has sparked significant unrest within the community of Katlehong, east of Johannesburg. Reportedly occurring on Monday, the altercation involved an intimidating scene with Mboro brandishing weapons — specifically two pangas and accompanied by an individual wielding an assault rifle — as he confronted school staff and attempted to take two young children, believed to be his grandchildren, amidst a custody dispute following their mother’s death in April 2024.

The situation escalated to such an extent that it culminated in the torching of Mboro’s church, Incredible Happenings Ministries, by irate community members who voiced their frustrations over perceived inaction from local authorities regarding the pastor’s conduct.

Images circulating on various news channels depict the church tent engulfed in flames, symbolizing the community’s outrage towards Mboro, who, despite claims from some residents highlighting his philanthropic contributions to the area, has been accused by others of operating a “cult” engaged in various nefarious activities. In the aftermath of these events, Gauteng Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona, has indicated that the staff and children at the school will receive psychosocial support, reflecting the department’s acknowledgment of the traumatic impact of such violent incidents.

The complexities of this case not only pivot on the immediate facts but also encapsulate broader concerns regarding community safety, the accountability of religious leaders, and the ongoing struggles of families dealing with loss and custody challenges.

Mboro has faced controversy, notably in 2017 when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a paramedic at his Incredible Happenings Ministries church. This incident occurred while the paramedic was attending to a sick child who later died. Mboro reportedly blamed the paramedic for the delayed response and subsequently filed charges of culpable homicide against her, claiming they killed the child.

[BREAKING NEWS] Angry youths set fire to pastor Paseka Mboro’s Incredible Happenings Church. Mboro was caught on camera violently threatening pupils and teachers at a Katlehong school. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct pic.twitter.com/vXNnzZT8oY

— eNCA (@eNCA) August 6, 2024