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BEIT BRIDGE \u2013 In a remarkable display of faith and endurance, a South African pilgrim, identified only as Coetzee, has captured public attention as he continues his extraordinary walk from Cape Town to Israel, pulling a wheeled wooden cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coetzee successfully crossed into Zimbabwe through the bustling Beit Bridge border post this week, marking a significant milestone in his transcontinental spiritual journey which began in March 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sight of the lone man, dedicatedly pulling his large cross along the roadside, has drawn a mixture of admiration, curiosity, and blessings from onlookers and motorists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an exclusive interview Coetzee explained that his mission is to spread the Word of God across Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This walk is not for my glory, but for His,” Coetzee stated, pausing briefly on the roadside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I feel called to carry this cross as a symbol of faith, hope, and redemption. The welcome I have received since entering Zimbabwe has been deeply moving, and I pray that my journey touches the hearts of everyone I meet.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials at the Beit Bridge border post confirmed his entry, noting that his unique mode of travel and clear purpose made for a memorable processing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We processed the gentleman according to all immigration protocols,” said a border control officer who preferred to remain anonymous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s not every day you see someone walking through with a full-sized cross. We wish him a safe and blessed passage through our country.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coetzee’s plan is to traverse the length of Zimbabwe before moving northwards through the rest of Africa, eventually aiming to reach Israel. His journey underscores a profound personal commitment, facing the challenges of weather, terrain, and distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As he continues his pilgrimage north, his passage serves as a powerful visual testament of faith, sparking conversations and inspiration along Zimbabwe’s highways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zim GBC News will continue to follow his progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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