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The leader of the UAAC, Archbishop Elias Miriri (fourth from right) is introduced to one of the inmates who have repented. Next to him are Thohoyandou Correctional Centre Commissioner Takalani Mashamba and other dignitaries. 

Archbishop Elias Miriri brings hope to Thohoyandou’s inmates

 

Archbishop Elias Miriri of the United African Apostolic Church (UAAC) has urged inmates at the Thohoyandou Correctional Centre not to lose hope in the midst of all they are going through.

He addressed hundreds of his followers and inmates who have repented and joined his church.

During a recent service, attended by area commissioner Takalani Mashamba, senior prison officials and senior members of the church, Miriri said that although the inmates were still incarceratred, they were not outcasts in the eyes of God.

"God loves us all and no matter how wicked you might be, you will remain a child of God and there is still life after your detention. We are here to show that you are still our relatives, brothers, sisters and also members of our church. We care for you and we will always pray for you, " he said.

He urged inmates to use the time they are in prison to change their wicked ways.

On behalf of the correctional centre, Mashamba said they appreciated the relationship they had with the church. "Our relationship with this church dates back many years, and this church has been playing a vital role in the rehabilitation of our inmates. Through their visits here, many have changed and repented and when they are released, we are very confident they will lead normal lives," he said.

Pastor Mashudu Tshikororo, the founder of the branch, said he was extremely blessed to have been tasked to start a branch there. "We were just ten when we started in 2004, but I am happy that those who repented never came back to prison," he said. The branch now has 84 members.

News - Date: 19 March 2015

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Archbishop Elias Miriri, with Thohoyandou Correctional Centre head commissioner Takalani Mashamba, greeting the inmates during his visit at the centre.

 

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Elmon Tshikhudo

Elmon Tshikhudo started off as a photographer. He developed an interest in writing and started submitting articles to local as well as national publications. He became part of the Limpopo Mirror family in 2005 and was a permanent part of the news team until 2019.

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