South Africa: Dutch Reformed Church Stellenberg, Cape Town

An empty church during the nationwide lockdown in March and April 2020.

No church services were held in the church building during the level 4 and 5 restrictions of the nationwide lockdown.  Online services were available for congregation members on the congregations website.

 

 

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During the level 3 restrictions and a bout of bad weather in the Western Cape, the hall complex was transferred in a night shelter for the homeless. (June 2020)
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During the nationwide lockdown during March and April 2020 the church complex was transferred in a depot for the packing and distribution of food parcels to underprivileged families and TB patients in the Western Cape.
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Reverend Theo Swart, responsible for serving the elderly, met a group of senior citizens at the gate of the old age home during level 3 restrictions.  Very strict regulations are enforced at all old age homes across the country.  No visitors are allowed at any facility for the aged.
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Bible study groups met each other online via Zoom during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa.  (April 2020)
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A family watches an online church service in their own home during the lockdown period.