Millions of Zion Christian Church (ZCC) congregants are set to gather in Moria this weekend as the church outside Polokwane gradually resumes its regular conferences.

Bishop Barnabas Lekganyane is expected to deliver the main sermon at this weekend’s gathering, marking the first post-Covid-19 service since the 2020 lockdown.

ZCC spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe confirmed that the church’s first conference, the 2024/25 Consecration of the New Year, will take place from Friday until Sunday in Moria City, outside Polokwane.

“Internal communication with the ZCC community regarding standing protocols and processes has been shared and will continue during this conference,” he said.

Ngoepe also requested that no vendors operate along the R71 main road between Polokwane and Tzaneen, emphasising that the church is a law-abiding entity.

“The church is not in any way against small, medium, and micro enterprises, but this is primarily for safety measures,” his statement read.

The church’s Easter pilgrimage was marred by tragedy after 45 people were killed in a bus crash on the Mamatlaka bridge on March 28.

Traffic to Polokwane is expected to increase significantly as the week progresses, with congregants making their way to the province. Motorists are urged to exercise patience along routes leading to Moria City.