- The church's leader, Pope Tsietsi Makiti, hit back
- He insisted that his church is here to stay
The leader of the controversial Gabola Church, Pope Tsietsi Makiti, has defended it after criticism from the Seemahale Taverns Primary Co-operative. The co-operative earlier called the boozers' church and Makiti crazy, Daily Sun reports. Its spokesperson, Mmusi Pule, said their aim is to enforce regulations: "As per agreement with the Liquor Board, taverns should be run far from schools and churches, but Makiti is running a church inside a tavern." However, Makiti said even Jesus was labelled crazy when he performed miracles, leading to his crucifixion.Makiti further explained that his aim is to promote the word of God and not to make money: "All I do is the work of God. I’m not running a business. Their issues are nothing but a plot to destroy Gabola. I am not crazy. They are the crazy ones."
