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#WomenWhoChangeTheWorld: Mashudu refuses to settle for less, because she is a woman of faith

Prophetess Mashudu Mathebula is the epitome of the saying 'dynamite comes in small packages', her outer appearance can fool many into believing she is just another ordinary lady.

There is nothing usual about this woman, in her late 30’s she already heads two churches together with her husband, Coolman Mathebula in Nkowankowa and Soweto under the Great Is Thy Faithfulness Ministry (GTFM).

As a woman of faith, she helps people to become who they were born to be through counselling, encouragement and also by prayer.

In her line of work she often comes across people who are emotionally, physically and spiritually wounded and with the grace upon her life she gets to assist them overcome their challenges.

“My purpose in life is helping others to become their true selves or who God has predestined them to be.

“I have the best job in the world because I get to serve my creator and helping others at the same time,” she explained.

Pastor Coolman Mathebula and Prophetess Mashudu Mathebula

According to her, a super woman is one who does not let the environment, people’s opinions nor her background limit her, but thrives despite obstacles thrown her direction.

Born and bred at River Plaats Village in the Elim area, she started serving the kingdom of God from a young age and never looked back ever since.

“After I found out who I was in God, I realised that I have a big God inside of me that I’m not who the world says I am.

Everyday as I grow more and more to him I discover new things about me which makes me to never settle for less, but strive for the best,” she explained.

Like mother, like daughter

Her work is not only limited to the pulpit but she is a mother to many as her congregation assist the destitute with clothing and food from monthly food parcels and the church’s vegetable garden.

At home she is a mother to three of her biological children and she says they mean the world to her.

Shiluva, her first born daughter says her mother is a selfless and giving individual and accomodates all kinds of people without any discrimination.

“I remember when we grew up she would sacrifice and not buy us Christmas clothes, but would take that money and help someone to start their own business.

She is that person who always puts the needs of others above hers and last but not least she loves fashion,” Shiluva told Letaba Herald.

The prophetess acknowledges that sometime her call demands alot of dedication and that it means sacrificing her time as a mother and a wife at times.

“I would like to appreciate my husband and kids for allowing me to pursue my God given purpose, because their support means everything to me,” she added.

She concluded by encouraging women to not strive for material things only, but to also pursue their higher calling because she believes it gives a sense of fulfillment.

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Emelda Tintswalo Shipalana

Tintswalo Shipalana, a journalist for the Letaba Herald, has been in the media industry for over a decade. She started her journey in radio, but ended up in print which is her first love. She joined the Herald newspaper as a cadet in 2016, where she graduated with a journalism qualification from the Caxton Training Academy. She also has a qualification in Feature Writing from the University of Cape Town and a Media Management qualification from Wits University. She is completing her BA Communication Science degree with UNISA. She sleeps well at night knowing she is a voice to the voiceless and her work contributes to promoting local talent, businesses and service delivery. Her love for her community keeps her working hard every day.

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