DR ZL Mkhize

The African National Congress is deeply saddened by the passing of Pastor Ray McCauley, founder of the Rhema Bible Church and former Co-Chair of the National Interfaith Council of South Africa., at the age of 75 on 8 October 2024. Pastor McCauley was not only a spiritual father to his church, he was also a people’s pastor whose unwavering commitment to the principles of unity, justice, democracy, and peace contributed to the attainment of the free society we have today.

He played a key role in the late years of apartheid and spoke out against the racist apartheid regime. He will be remembered as one of the great Christian leaders in the country who stood resolute on matters of integrity in state affairs. His passing leaves our deeply spiritual nation bereft of a remarkable leader whose impressive legacy lives on in the faith of hundreds of thousands of believers within and beyond the Rhema community.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the McCauley family, the Rhema Church, and the broader faith community. May his soul rest in eternal peace.