- South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela claims he had a vision that the rapture will occur on September 23–24, 2025.
- He made the declaration in an interview on Cettwinz TV (YouTube).
- Many of his followers reportedly quit their jobs and daily routines to prepare.
- Viral video shows the pastor leading young and old members to a mountain to await the rapture.
- In the video, members can be heard shouting and praying for Christ to “take them away.”
- The prophecy has sparked mixed reactions online, with some questioning its credibility and others worried about the followers’ well-being.
A South African pastor has stirred heated debate after boldly declaring that the long-awaited rapture will take place this week.
Pastor Joshua Mhlakela made the proclamation during an interview on Cettwinz TV, a YouTube platform, where he claimed to have received a divine vision revealing that the return of Jesus Christ would occur between September 23 and 24, 2025.
His pronouncement has led to dramatic reactions among his congregation. Reports indicate that several members of his church have abandoned their workplaces and suspended their normal routines in anticipation of what they believe will be the second coming of Christ.
A video widely shared on social media shows Pastor Mhlakela leading a group of men, women, and children up a mountain to await the event. In the footage, the congregation is seen praying loudly, calling on Christ to “take them away,” as they prepared themselves for the rapture.
The prophecy has since gained nationwide attention, sparking a wave of commentary online. While some users have dismissed the vision as misleading, others have raised concerns about the psychological and social impact on the pastor’s followers, particularly those who have abandoned their livelihoods.
For now, all eyes remain on the dates announced by Pastor Mhlakela, with many questioning what will unfold once the prophecy fails or passes.
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