‘Soft target’ churches beef up security in face of deadly robberies
Don’t bring cash for the collection plate, pastors tell the faithful as churches cancel evening services due to fear of attacks
05 November 2023 - 00:05
An alarming increase in criminal attacks on Gauteng churches during services has seen terrified congregants staying away and desperate pastors pleading for additional security, including armed guards, CCTV cameras and metal detectors at their doors...
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