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Stella Mphumela was glad to have received her vaccine soon after church at Gospel Ministries International in De Deur Midvaal, Sedibeng District Municipality. (Photo: Michelle Banda)
Prophet TA Ralekholela, founder of Gospel Fire Ministries International church. (Photo: Michelle Banda)
Sedibeng District Municipality Executive Mayor Lerato Maloka. (Photo: Michelle Banda)