Kenneth Meshoe is a South African member of parliament and legislator from 19942013.
He is also the president of the African Christian Democratic Party, which he has chaired since 1994.
He is the reverend of the 3000 strong hope and glory tabernacle inMzansiand a vocal anti-apartheid politician.
Kenneth Meshoe posing for a photo. Image: ACDPSource: UGC
We shall look at his life story here.
Profile
Career
He was born in 1954 in Pretoria, South Africa.
However, his desire to be reverend was too strong to ignore.
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In 1976, he joined Christ for All Nations ministry with his wife, Lydia.
He taught for four more years before he downed his tools and decided to become a full-time preacher.
In 1980, he was the associate evangelist of the great Reinhard Bonnke.
Kenneth Meshoe in parliament. Image: ACDPSource: UGC
It took him seven years.
In 1988, he returned to South Africa and founded his church named Hope of Glory Tabernacle.
Meshoe was grieved by the look of things and decided to strengthen his congregations faith by prayer and resistingpolitics.
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They came in the 7th position overall.
Fortunately, they got two seats in parliament.
The partys staunch conservative values would later rub South African liberals and civil societies the wrong way.
Kenneth Meshoe posing for a photo. Image: Grace House Family ChurchSource: UGC
In 2014, his party saw support drop by 0.57% votes, the lowest in two decades.
This loss translated to a loss of parliamentary power as they now occupy less than three parliament seats.
Today, the ACDP party has146,262 votesin the national assembly.
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Together they have three children.
They have been seen donning traditional outfits during events.
Education
He did his elementary education in 1972.
Kenneth Meshoe in a media interview. Image: AdvoBarryRouxSource: UGC
In 1975, he did a teacher’s diploma at the University of the North in South Africa.
Qualifications
He is a qualified teacher in Mzansi though he quit teaching for pasturing his church.
He is also a renowned reverend who runs the Hope of Glory Tabernacle.
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Awards
He has been awarded several awards including anHonorary Doctoratefrom Riverside College in California.
He was also appointed to serve as an associate member on the board of Regents of Bethel College.
He also serves as a committee member of the small business development in parliament.
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Was Kenneth Meshoe infected with COVID-19?
It so happened that this congregation was that of the African Christian Democratic Party members.
Meshoe was among those infected but has recovered since then.
Is Kenneth Meshoe still a member of parliament?
He is passionate about inculcating biblical views in a country where liberal and civil values are broadly accepted.
He is a renowned economist and anti-apartheid activist.
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