By Everson Luhanga
A church in Kagiso burnt to ashes on Monday after it was struck by lightning.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Extension 6 could only look on in horror as it burnt to the ground.
However, some opportunists — described by some churchgoers as “angels of Satan” — ransacked the church of its belongings.
A resident who is a member of the church said it was sad that people took advantage of such a situation.
“Instead of people helping by putting out the fire, they helped themselves by stealing from the church,” he said.
He said the church is also used as a place where unemployed people, especially the youth, can use computers and free internet to look for job opportunities.
“The thieves stole laptops and other valuables before the fire destroyed everything in that building. It was a bad sight to witness,” he said.
The man, who didn’t want to be identified, said the fire started after terrible thunder sounded.
“The lightning was so bad. We soon saw the church burning. Some people tried to help put out the fire and there was mild rainfall but that was not enough to save the house of God.”
Church member Siphokazi Thole, who stays in the area, said God will punish the people who took advantage of the situation by stealing from the church.
Pictured above: A church in Kagiso burnt to ashes on Monday.
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