SA Evangelist Reini Coetzee Arrives in Masvingo on 10,000km Cross Journey

A South African evangelist, Reini Coetzee, has arrived in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, as part of an extraordinary faith-driven expedition that will see him walk from Cape Town to Israel while carrying a wooden cross.

Coetzee, who began his journey earlier this year, plans to cover an estimated 10,000 kilometres, moving through several African countries before eventually heading toward the Middle East. His pilgrimage, he says, is guided by a deep conviction to share hope, peace, and the love of Christ with the people he meets along the way.

Speaking during his stop in Masvingo, the evangelist said he is relying entirely on God for strength, protection, and provision.

“I am trusting God to bring people who will support me along the way,” he said, noting that he does not travel with a support vehicle or team. Instead, he depends on the kindness of strangers and the hospitality of communities he passes through.

Coetzee says the walk is not a race but a spiritual assignment. He takes each day as it comes, allowing God to guide his steps and the encounters he has along the road.

Along his journey, Coetzee takes time to pray with individuals, encourage families, and speak to communities about the message of Christ. The wooden cross he carries has become a symbol of hope and a conversation starter everywhere he goes.