Mokoena and his congregation will from tomorrow until Sunday embark on their annual Easter mission. The difference this time is that they will be going to their new home - the Tyrannus City of Zion - near Bloemfontein Airport.

Mokoena says: "I used to be a member of the Rhema Church and when the Spirit of God approached me to do His work, I became Pastor Ray McCauley's student in 1995. After graduating, God led me to forming my own ministry.

"That is when I realised there are so many souls in dire need of God's grace. I feel so humbled and blessed that since that day, God has been taking the ministry from glory to glory."

Blessed with a beautiful, powerful voice, Mokoena also chose a musical journey in his life.

"Music is not only beautiful and a potent healer of the soul, but it is another vehicle that can be used to praise and worship God. That's what led me to start singing hymns and choruses in Sesotho.

"This not only made me happy, but it empowered my congregation and those who buy my music to understand clearly what is being said so that they can relate better instead of becoming detached, thanks to language barriers.

"Our ancestors never spoke the Queen's language (English) but they still managed to connect with God. Most of our members, especially the elderly, love the fact that in our church we pray, preach and sing in Sesotho."

This is something that has seeped deeply into his music, finding favour with his growing fan base.

When he started Tyrannus, Mokoena never dreamt that he would reach cult status and earn the respect and attention he so effortlessly commands.

To date, he has four albums under his belt. Lefika laka seems to have found resonance with the masses and he believes it has already changed lives.

"The deeper you get into your career, the more you learn what people want. The message and content on the album is for people who are in pain and disappointment. Through it, they will understand themselves and heal," Mokoena says.

Amicable, reflective and dignified, the revered apostle says that in his albums, the latest of which is Hlabelela, he has fused old and new hymns as well as new compositions. "I wanted to stay where people were moving away from, forgetting that our language is rich with idioms."

Mokoena has recently signed a contract with EMI for the distribution of Bawo. "I suppose things would have fallen into place with my other albums - like Baba Hamba Nathi, Jehova Modimo and Modimo Wa Ntate - if I was not focusing on building the church."

BESIDES his church and music, Mokoena shares the word of God with thousands ofviewers on e.tv, SABC1 and Gaborone TV.

Mokoena has also developed a reputation for helping the destitute without being coerced. He is known for rebuilding people's destroyed houses, regardless of their church affiliation, and helping students.

Recently, he helped a boy, Itumeleng Mocwa, who suffered from severe asthma and needed a machine to help him breathe. The boy could neither play nor go to school. The machine has made a huge difference in his life.

"It is our prayer that God helps the ministry to build a village that will develop and make the people of God self-sufficient," Mokoena says.

"It is good to pray but it is also good to see your dreams realised, then it becomes easier to testify on God's miracles," says the apostle who is forever on a mission to help make other people's lives easier.

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Apr 21, 2011

Pabi

Moruti Mokoena, I was so impressed by your help to Itumeleng Mocwa, let the Almighty God shower you with his blessings, and go on, on helping the needy people.
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Apr 21, 2011

Veteran

nice pastor
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Apr 21, 2011

lovy

my the glory of God be with you pastor Mokoena

and please pray for me and Malema
Amen
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Apr 21, 2011

Wiseman

Mokoena is false Apostle leading the people far away from the truth, And he knows that. He used to be a born again preacher who was preaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. The Bible has warned that in the last days there will be false prophets and apostles who are preaching their own doctrinesa and pulling great crowds. But because our people are not aware of the prophecies which we declared they are being taken for a ride and thinking that they are worshipping God when they are not. Listen to this man when he preaches and all he ever says is talk about himself and the revelations that he received and hardly refers to the Bible let alone talk about Jesus. I would go as far as saying he is operating in the spirit and the power of the "Anti-Christ". South Africans be warned of these mega-churches especially with this Flambouyant leaders who are very blasphemeus and spreading lies. Tyrannus Apostolic Church hails from the pit of hell
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Apr 21, 2011

Wiseman

@COPE, I agree with you my brother that these days there are more preachers and pastors who are turning attention on themselves as if serving God is synonymous with being a "Celebrity". Well anyone who is preaching their own gospel and turning people away from the saving gospel of Jesus Christ they will be answerable before God for their misdeeds and false teachings. Myself I'm a Pastor and I don't agree with most of what I see being preached on our TV Screens. Must say that there are true and genuine ones who are true servants of God and very humble. But as for this Mokoena dude, he's worst of False prophets and through his magic and powers he has managed to deceive millions around the country..
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Apr 21, 2011

Mdala

Enkosi bazalwane ngobubele benu
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Apr 21, 2011

Higher

You can say that again Wiseman this pastor hay. I dont even waist my time by watching him does he even open the bible when his is preaching? because I never saw him opening the bible
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Apr 21, 2011

matatiele

TRUE THAT WISEMAN,TODAYS PASTORS ARE MORE LIKE CELEBS NOW,LOOK AT ZANELE MBOKAZI'S HUSBAND, HE BRAGD IN PUBLIC ACTUALY INFRONT OF THE CHURCH MEMBERS THAT HE DOESNT WEAR SUITS MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA BECAUSE THEY DONT REACH HIS STATUS,HE WEARS SPECIALLY DESIGND GARMENTS THAT ARE DESIGND INTERNATIONALY. ARG SIES TLOHELANG HO ETSA MODIMO FASHION
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Apr 21, 2011

Wiseman

@Higher, My point exactly
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Apr 21, 2011

LEEZO

Like this Prophet Mboro, Jerrrr!! this guy is FAKE
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