Bishop Makamu is one of South Africa’s most famous preachers.
Besides being known as a man of God, Bishop Israel Makamu is often embroiled in controversy.
Get to know all the details here.
L: Bishop Israel Makamu posing on Instagram. R: Bishop Makamu holding a mic at his church. Photo: instagram.com, @bishop_makamu (modified by author)Source: Instagram
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Bishop Israel Makamu has been married to Hlonifile Makamu for almost 20 years.
So what is his story?
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He became a very successful pastor whose church grew into 14 branches in South Africa.
Here is a closer look at the pastor’s life and controversies.
Top 5 facts about Bishop Israel Makamu’s biography. Photo: intagram.com, @bishop_makamu (modified by author)Source: Original
What is Bishop Makamu’s age?
Bishop Israel Makamu is 46 as of January 2025.
He was born on 25 May 1978 in Katlehong, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Bishop Makamu’s parents
The Bishop was raised in Katlehong, Gauteng.
His father was a pastor, which placed a lot of pressure on him.
He said he did not indulge in terrible behaviour but felt burdened by attending church.
The pastor preaching to a congregation. Photo: @BishopMakamuSource: Facebook
However, he immersed himself in the church by the time he reached secondaryschool.
He preached and prayed for students, earning him the nickname Bishop.
Israel’s parents are Titus and Rophinia Makamu.
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He went to the Christian Family Church International Bible College.
Before returning to the church, he worked as an operations manager.
Since its inception, the church has grown and has more than 10 branches nationwide.
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He has revealed that he receives a salary like his 84 employees across his 14 churches.
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His boisterous nature landed the popular pastor several gigs in the entertainment industry.
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He hosts the TV showRea Tsotellaon theDStvchannel Moja Love.
He also has a reality showI am Bishop I Makamuon Moja Love.
you’re able to catch a glimpse of Bishop Makamu house on the show.
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He also has a funeral home service that operates within the borders of South Africa.
iMakamu Funeral Home, launched in 2013, offers all funeral services toSouth Africans.
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He attributes winning his wife’s heart to his persevering nature.
The pastor saw her standing under traffic lights after he had dropped off a friend.
She instantly enamoured him, so he got out of his car and spoke to her.
A procession of vehicles belonging to the iMakamu funerals company. Photo: facebook.com, @Bishop Makamu (modified by author)Source: Facebook
Hlonifile was only 19 when they met and was studying nursing at Ann Latsky Nursing College in Johannesburg.
She reportedly works as a nurse.
Apart from nursing, she has also studied theology.
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The couple is blessed with three children; Ntwanano, Ntokozo, and Ntsumi Makamu.
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Bishop Makamu controversies and divorce rumours
Bishop Israel Makamu has made headlines several times due to controversies.
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Allegations of attempted child sexual exploitation threatened to end his career.
Another sexual assault allegation also put him back in the headlines.
The lady at the centre of this controversy shared more details about the event.
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She alleged that the Bishop tried to give her father R 1,000,000 to silence the matter.
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The employee alleged that the pastor assaulted her in September 2018 in his office in Alrode, Alberton.
Bishop Makamu was arrested, and a case was opened against him.
He was detained and later released on R2,000 bail after appearing incourt.
Several interested parties mediated between the pastor and the woman.
In August 2021, the case was withdrawn after the woman dropped it.
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In it, he asked those with no mistakes to throw the first stone.
He said in his sermon that those without God do not know how to forgive.
In July 2024, Bishop Israel Makamu’sfuneral servicescompany, iMakamu Funerals, was in the headlines.
A family from Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, said they received “horrible service” from the company.
The Khambule family shared pictures showing torn tents with dirty drapes.
They said that the service was ‘very poor.’
The family alleged they had tried to address their concerns but in vain.
The post went viral on social media platforms X, TikTok, and Facebook.
The Khambule family refuted the claims that they had not used legal channels.
Bishop Israel Makamu did not personally respond to the matter.
Bishop Israel Makamu’s church is Endless Hope Bible Church.
It has 14 branches throughout South Africa and 84 staff members.
Where is Bishop Makamu originally from?
The pastor was raised in Katlehong, Gauteng.
He currently lives in a mansion in Johannesburg.
Who exposed Bishop Makamu?
Bishop Israel Makamu was exposed by Lerato Mabuza, an X (Twitter) user named Lady_L Mabuza-Thaanyane.
The user shared the audio clip of the Bishop talking to a minor.
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Is Bishop Makamu from Mozambique?
No, Bishop Israel Makamu was born and raised in South Africa.
He has stated that he plans to expand his church.
The reality star is also actively marketing the iMakamu funerals on social media.
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Bishop Israel Makamu has faced multiple controversies and allegations that have threatened his career.
Despite all these, he has stood firm to his Christian obligations and work of spreading the gospel.
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Bishop Israel Makamu has faced controversies and allegations that threatened his reputation but have not shaken his faith.
He has stood firm to his Christian obligations and work of spreading the gospel.
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