A lot of people were shocked to hear reports in the media that Grace Bible Church had quoted South African stage, television and film icon Joe Mafela’s family R89k to use their premises for the late star’s memorial service. Twitter has been buzzing since the news broke.

See the reactions on Twitter Reaction:

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#GraceBibleChurch R89 000? It must be coming with a coffin, Airtime, Grocery Benefits, Tombstone, bus and everything Bra Hugh is offering

— MaKhumalo 🌷 (@LindiKekana) March 23, 2017

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https://twitter.com/TTYesterday/status/844846588157579265

3.

Why does SAn entertainment industry feel they rights to abuse our church? Our church has maintanance costs & bills to pay. #GraceBibleChurch

— Beverly_Pops (@Seahlodi) March 23, 2017

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https://twitter.com/TapsDip/status/844599455261364225

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#GracebibleChurch
When he checks his mentions in heaven and hears the R89k venue fee⤵️ pic.twitter.com/t2GxI2vZl2

— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) March 23, 2017

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For R89k #GraceBibleChurch better be reading directly from the Ten Commandments Stones pic.twitter.com/l1iwmOpf7o

— Urameshi (I miss 🚀) (@WolfGreyCHRSTN) March 23, 2017

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#GraceBibleChurch What if the R89K is after negotiating + discount

— Double (@ozidouble) March 23, 2017

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#GraceBibleChurch would probably instruct St. Peter to build an e-Toll on the road to heaven pic.twitter.com/pm9HSlaw29

— TIPLO (@tthatomokhele) March 23, 2017

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#GraceBibleChurch
i thought churches were there to save people, not charge them R89k for a memorial. GRACE BUSINESS CHURCH👽#RIPJoeMafela

— QUEST!0N 7? (@jamuz007) March 23, 2017

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#GraceBibleChurch the church must charge for venue we can't be spiritual about this

— uMah💚 (@_zeerunsSA) March 23, 2017

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