The Sedibeng Ster reported that they were found in possession of alcohol that was allegedly stocked at Makiti’s home. The publication said five other people were also taken in with the pair.
‘Holy water’: Bishop Tsietsi Makiti of Gabola Church begins his weekly sermon after sipping on a shot of whisky. (Picture: Tebogo Letsie)
The church gained popularity after it declared itself as the first in the country where patrons were expected to drink alcohol during a service. At times, church services were held in taverns or shebeens.
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Police spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo said the suspects failed to close a non-essential establishment during lockdown – the Gabola Church.
“Other people were also arrested at another house in Evaton North for failing to confine themselves at their place of residence. Members of Public Order Policing unit were summoned to the scene after they were informed of a church activity in progress and, on their arrival, they found the suspects making or shooting a video.”
According to the Sedibeng Ster the couple are out on R3 000 bail each, while the five other people are out on R 1 000 bail each.
They are expected to return to court on 28 May.
