Pastors not immune to COVID-19, we cannot hide behind God - Bishop Dr Joe Mukoki 11 January 2021 10:13 AM Share This: The South African Union Council of Independent Churches is concerned about churches that continue to break lockdown regulations. The South African Union Council of Independent Churches is concerned about churches that continue to break lockdown regulations. On Sunday, police arrested congregants and a pastor in Sebokeng for holding a church service in defiance of the rules. Bongani speaks to Bishop Dr Joe Mukoki from the South African Union Council of Independent Churches. This is a real serious concern. I so much wish pastors, bishops could understand that this is the time we need to support the government. This is a national crisis.