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The city has been in the spotlight due to recent tensions following the murder of 21-year-old Brendin Horner, who worked on a farm near Paul Roux.
Community members participate in an interfaith meeting in Senekal on October 14, 2020. Image: Abigail Javier / EWN
SENEKAL – The Senekal community in the Free State said they gathered to pray to dispel the evil spirit of disunity in the small town.
The city has been in the limelight due to recent tensions following the murder of 21-year-old Brendin Horner, who worked on a farm in nearby Paul Roux.
Two men were arrested in connection with his murder and will appear in court on Friday.
At the same time, local businessman Andre Pienaar was also arrested and denied bail for public violence and assaulting a female police officer during protests that turned violent last week.
A diverse group of faithful gathered on a sports field in Senekal, praying in groups.
LOOK: Community prays for Senekal
They were led by different pastors from the different denominations represented in this small town.
Local pastor John Mathuhle said it was important for them to have pastors of all races present at this prayer session.
“We are not taking sides, but we have to bring hope to our community and also considering the racial tensions this has brought, we feel we have to carry a positive message.
The group also added Friday’s court session to its prayer schedule, asking God to bring peace to the city.
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