“Kgotsong”: Internet Loves ZCC Woman Living Her Best Life in the United Kingdom

“Kgotsong”: Internet Loves ZCC Woman Living Her Best Life in the United Kingdom

  • A woman from the Zion Christian Church, also known as the ZCC, shared that she travelled to the United Kingdom
  • The ZCC was headed by Engenas Lekganyane, who claimed leadership of the church following his father's death
  • While in London, the woman saw iconic monuments such as the Palace of Westminister, Big Ben, and the London Eye
A ZCC woman was in London.
A member of the ZCC took a trip to the United Kingdom. Images: Andrew Aitchison / Getty Images, @lady.given / TikTok
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Everyone deserves a break to enjoy themselves and see what the world has to offer. A woman from the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) recently took that opportunity with both hands, travelling to the United Kingdom for a well-deserved vacation.

Living it up in the UK

Taking to her TikTok account, app user Lady Mpho Given Nemukula (who seems to be an avid traveller, having been to the UAE and France) shared that she was in London.

In the clip, the ZCC member enjoyed the views of iconic monuments such as Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Palace of Westminister (the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom), all while standing above the River Thames.

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While Lady didn't share the reason for her stay, she received greetings from South African ZCC members, who flooded her comment section with "kgotsong."

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

The ZCC in a nutshell

The local information hub South African Online History explains that the Zion Christian Church was established in 1924 by Engenas Lekganyane, but was founded by his father in 1910. He claimed leadership of the church after his father's passing.

Oxford Reference states that the ZCC was established by defecting members of the Zion Apostolic Church (ZAC) and the Zion Apostolic Faith Mission (ZAFM).

South African Online History also notes that the ZCC, which took its name from biblical references, was initially based in Thabakgone and later moved to its current headquarters, Moria, Limpopo, after experiencing clashes with the chief.

According to Oxford Reference, following Engenas's death, Edward Lekganyane took over in 1949. His younger brother Joseph Lekganyane created a smaller group called St Engenas ZCC. While the ZCC is known as the 'star' church, the latter is referred to as the 'dove' church.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa and Engenas Lekganyane.
In 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Dr Bishop Engenas Lekganyane commemorated Easter at the St Engenas Zion Christian Church in Moria. Image: Gallo Images
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In the 1990s, the ZCC became the largest and fastest-growing African independent church with an estimated average of six million members, who wear badges to proudly represent their denomination.

It is also stated that ZCC leaders sometimes clash with traditional healers, popularly known as sangomas.

"Despite occasional conflicts, the ZCC respects traditional African religious beliefs, especially those concerning the power of the ancestors to intercede on behalf of humans."

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Jade Rhode (Human Interest Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za