Destruction of the Grasmere Tabernacle – Call for Unity and Rebuilding.

14 April 2025

It is with profound sorrow that the Gauteng Nyahbinghi Council announces the destruction of the Grasmere Tabernacle, a sacred place of worship and spiritual gathering, which was set ablaze in the early hours of 3 April 2025—Empress Menen Day—by unknown individuals. Investigations are currently underway to determine the cause and bring those responsible to justice. The Grasmere Tabernacle has long stood as a pillar of the Rastafari community in Gauteng—a sanctuary for prayer, reasoning, and unity. Its loss has deeply wounded our hearts, but it has not shaken our spirit. In the true essence of unity and resilience, the Gauteng Nyahbinghi Council is calling upon all brethren, sistren, supporters, and well-wishers across the province and the nation to join us in a 7-Day Fundraising Campaign aimed at rebuilding this holy ground.

Fundraising & Rebuilding Plan

• Fundraising Period: 9 April – 15 April 2025
• Rebuilding Dates: 16 April – 20 April 2025
  (Volunteer Ethiopian craftsmen will lead the reconstruction)
• Goal: Complete rebuilding before the National Nyahbinghi Council AGM, which will be hosted on the very same grounds.

How You Can Help1. Monetary Donations (Every contribution counts—even R10!)

• Capitec Savings Account: 1489872270
• Cell Banking: 072 852 0638 (Sister Thembi – Grasmere Treasurer)

2. Material Donations

We welcome building materials including:

• Paint
• Tiles
• Bricks
• Cement
• Roofing materials
• Any other relevant supplies

A Call to Action Let us rise together as One Family, One Heart to restore this sacred space. Whether you give financially, donate materials, or volunteer your time and labor, your support will be part of a collective effort to rebuild not just a structure, but a spiritual foundation. "The stone that the builders refused shall become the head cornerstone." – Psalm 118:22

For More Information, Contact:

• Illect of Record: +27 78 357 1981
• Ras Bible: 064 155 6372
• Ras Thapelo

Jah Rastafari Iguide and Protect!

Inity, Love, and Strength. 

Issued by: The Gauteng Nyahbinghi Council