Last Sunday, the streets of Hillbrow, Johannesburg echoed with the powerful footsteps and harmonized voices of the Guta Ra Mwari congregation, as they conducted a spiritual cleanse of the troubled area. Known for its high rates of crime, drug abuse, violence, and moral decay.
The Guta Ra Mwari faith teaches that God has given His children the responsibility to cleanse areas overcome by darkness. This calling is not merely a symbolic act—it is a literal mandate from God, urging the congregation to walk the streets and invoke His holy presence his holy spirit "umhlaba ozoba ngazi ngani,” meaning “the world will know me through you,” resonates deeply within the movement. It signifies their mission to make God's will known to the world through this direct action.

With voices raised in prayer, the spiritual cleanse march is a physical manifestation of this divine duty. The congregants walk with purpose, their voices harmonizing with the rhythm of their feet, creating a charge with spiritual energy. Despite holding nothing in their hands, their unity and faith bring a tangible power into the streets they march through.
As the congregants moved through Hillbrow, singing “Waze’sul izono Thixo,” which translates to “You have washed away the sins, God." The depth of their voices, paired with the purity of the message, holds a spiritual weight that cannot be compared to any other. The congregation sang with conviction, asking God to wash away not only the sins of the people but also to banish the evil spirits believed to dwell in the area. In the Guta Ra Mwari belief system, these spirits influence acts of rape, murder, robbery, and fornication and their removal is essential for healing the community and the world.
No spiritual cleanse is complete without the reverberating sound of the Holy Drums. These drums are more than instruments—they are sacred tools that are used to banish darkness from the area. Each beat is a prayer, a spiritual call to arms, ushering in God's love and grace over the troubled streets of Hillbrow.
At the forefront of the march were the Holy Messengers. The Holy Messengers hold a special place within the Guta Ra Mwari religion as they are bestowed with the power to heal and cleanse the lives of all living beings.
The spiritual cleanse march in Hillbrow was not just a religious act—it was a call for transformation. By invoking God’s name and praying for the area’s deliverance, the Guta Ra Mwari congregation hopes to have brought a lasting change to Hillbrow, both spiritually and physically.

Through their collective prayers and the power of the Holy Drums, they believe the darkness was driven out, making way for God’s light to shine through. The congregants prayed not only for the cleansing of the land but also for the hearts and souls of the people living in Hillbrow.
Their hope is that the spiritual renewal will lead to liberation from the evil spirits and that those who reside in the area will experience the healing power of God.
This march through Hillbrow serves as a testament to the power of prayer, faith, and unity —and a hope that all those who witness their efforts will come to know the true nature of God. As God’s light penetrate even the darkest places.
Forever.