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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 88903, member: 27"]
Exhumation and reburial will rip open a holy turf war for thousands of believers.

Gospel of God Church International dispute
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[*]Peter Jack Masedza's sons finally secured court backing.
[*]The family plans to move the remains from the Gandanzara Shrine.
[*]High Court ruling HCH1769/23 allowed the process.
[*]Supreme Court SCI 12/25 dismissed the church's appeal.
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Legal battle resolution
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[*]Magaga pushed for years for family access rights.
[*]The Supreme Court ended the December 2025 standoff.
[*]Government officials alone grant exhumation approval.
[*]No shrine gets a special exemption under the Cemeteries Act.
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Exhumation timeline details
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[*]Notice went out on 25 March 2026.
[*]Procedure targets 2 April 2026 at the Rusape site.
[*]Provincial Registrar J Munamati raised zero objections.
[*]All public health rules still demand strict compliance.
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Church founder legacy impact
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[*]Johane Masowe passed away back in 1973.
[*]His burial spot became a major pilgrimage site.
[*]Followers view Gandanzara as a hub for spiritual gatherings.
[*]Annual events there fuel worship and renewal vibes.
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