Prophet Paseka Frans Motsoeneng | |
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| Born | Paseka Frans Motsoeneng April 8, 1968 |
| Occupation(s) | Prophet, minister, televangelist |
| Spouse | Mokgadi Motsoeneng |
| Children | 2 sons |
Paseka Frans Motsoeneng (born April 8, 1968), more popularly known as Prophet PFP Motsoeneng or Prophet Mboro-Moporo, is a South African Televangelist and self-proclaimed leader of Incredible Happenings Ministries with its main church based in Katlegong, East Rand of Johannesburg, South Africa. He began his ministry around 1983, just before his 15th birthday, after experiencing tormenting nightmares that ceased upon embracing Christianity.
Prophet Mboro gained national prominence through his televised programs and unconventional methods, claiming to perform miracles such as healing the sick and casting out demons. His services often attract thousands from across South Africa seeking spiritual intervention.
Throughout his career, Prophet Mboro has been involved in several controversies. In 2011, he faced allegations of inappropriate conduct during healing sessions, which he denied. In 2016, he claimed to have visited heaven and taken photographs with Jesus, a statement that was met with skepticism and later retracted. Additionally, in 2019, he asserted that his prayers were responsible for rainfall in South Africa and Zimbabwe during periods of drought.
On March 3, 2014, Paseka Motsoeneng was the subject of a BBC documentary by Reggie Yates called The Millionaire Preacher: Reggie Yates' Extreme South Africa. [1]
In 2011, the pastor was accused of sexual assault after inserting his hands into two of his congregant's vaginas, supposedly to expel demons. [2]
After Motsoeneng had apparently restored a couple's libido, the couple had sexual intercourse in front of the pastor and a TV crew. Their act was not shown on television, and Mboro organised a mass protest to be staged outside the TV studios to force them to flight the episode. [3]
In 2021, ABSA bank threatened to auction his house due to non-payment of loans. Motsoeneng claimed that ABSA Bank had been fraudulently stealing money from his account amounting to over R3 million. Motsoeneng had recently purchased a BMW i8, said to be valued at R1,2 million. [4]
Prophet Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng is married to Mokgadi Motsoeneng, and they have two sons. In August 2024, a significant family incident occurred involving Prophet Mboro, his son Revival Motsoeneng, and his grandchildren. The controversy centered around a custody dispute following the passing of the children's mother. The children, aged 5 and 7, had been living with their paternal family since their mother's death. In an attempt to take custody, Prophet Mboro, accompanied by others, forcibly removed the children from their school, leading to his arrest on charges including kidnapping and possession of dangerous weapons. He was later released on bail. This incident brought attention to the complexities of custody rights in South Africa, especially concerning the roles of grandparents.
Motsoeneng was released on bail of R3000, while his bodyguard was freed only on a warning. [5]
Despite these controversies, Prophet Mboro maintains a significant following and continues to be a notable figure in South Africa's religious landscape.