What was supposed to be a regular Sunday service at Zion Faith Ministries in Soweto turned into absolute chaos this past weekend when 16-year-old Thando Mokoena reportedly started levitating mid-sermon, leaving the pastor fleeing for his life.
Eyewitnesses say Thando was in the middle of praising and singing in tongues when suddenly, his feet left the ground. “I was just clapping and singing ‘Hallelujah!’ and then… boom! The boy just floated!” said excited church member, Nomsa Dlamini. “I thought I was seeing things. I checked my phone, even Zoomed in, and it’s true – he was literally in the air.”
The pastor, Reverend Mthethwa, was allegedly so shocked that he ran straight out of the church, dropping his Bible in the process. “I’ve seen a lot in my 20 years of ministry,” said one trembling choir member, “but I’ve never seen a teen float like that. The pastor literally vanished. Some say he was possessed by fear… I say he was just not ready for this miracle!”
Thando, however, remained calm mid-air, reportedly smiling at the congregation as if nothing was happening. “It was like he was just vibing,” said another member, Bongani. “Some people started filming it, others were crying, some were screaming. Absolute madness.”
The incident has sparked intense debates on social media. Some users are claiming it’s a sign of the Second Coming, while skeptics argue it might just be a trick of physics, editing, or TikTok influence. A few conspiracy theorists even suggested the church could have secretly installed hidden wires — but locals dismiss this as pure nonsense.
Sangomas and spiritual healers weighed in, suggesting that the teen may have been temporarily possessed by a divine spirit or even a tokoloshe playing tricks. “Young ones are very sensitive to spiritual energies these days,” said Gogo Zanele. “Either the ancestors or the spirits wanted to send a message… or just show off their gymnastic skills.”