Who and what is the Watch Tower Society on Robert Broom Drive?
This Jehovah's Witness branch, which currently homes more than 750 residents, is known to be the hub of Jehovah's Witnesses in South Africa.
They refer to themselves as the community’s neighbours. They print up to 188 000 magazines an hour. They distribute literature to almost 20 African countries. They even cater for the visually impaired. Who are they?
They are none other than the Bethel family, residing at the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society on Robert Broom Drive.
This Jehovah’s Witness branch, which currently homes more than 750 residents, is known to be the hub of Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Africa.
With two industrial press machines, a braille printing machine and 40 translators, it’s hard to overlook the impact this congregation is having on South Africa/ Jehovah’s Witnesses.
According to public relations officer, Mzamo Goloda, they have produced Bible literature in up to 202 languages. On a monthly basis, about 600 tons of literature are shipped out across SA, which accumulates to approximately 7 200 tons per year.
He went on to explain that the premises, which they call Bethel, are equipped with everything that’s needed for a Jehovah’s Witness volunteer.
This includes a laundry room with industrial washing machines, a shoe repair station, dining room, barber shop, clinic, reading room, bakery, maintenance station, games room, tennis court, rugby field, soccer field and of course a shipping warehouse and printing press.
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