Members of various congregations in Toekomsrus came together for a praise and worship session recently, amid lockdown.

Cindy Haywood and Tennessee Fortuin of Toekies decided to host the session in Diamond Street every week to get believers to unite in prayer against the Covid-19 pandemic.

During the one-hour session praise and worship songs were sung, and community members prayed collectively for the Covid-19 crisis to end.

“It also served as a platform to re-affirm our faith in the spiritual realm. Our main purpose is to draw closer to our Creator, and seek divine intervention with regard to the pandemic and various social ills.

All participants sanitized their hands and were wearing masks at all times. In addition, a social distance of more than four metres was maintained,” Cindy said.

As of 1 June when the country entered Level 3, churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other recognised places of worship may resume services, which a maximum of 50 people are allowed to attend, depending on the space available.

Although the court has found South Africa’s lockdown regulations to be unconstitutional and invalid, South Africans will still be subjected to these regulations for two weeks when Judge Norman Davis’ judgment takes effect. This was confirmed by Cabinet spokesperson, Phumla Williams, who stated that Cabinet is still studying the judgment handed down to Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

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