Watch: Spirit Revelation Ecclesia snags Good Hope Centre for R135 million
Spirit Revelation Ecclesia says it has purchased the Good Hope Centre following its R135 million auction.
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Spirit Revelation Ecclesia, also known as New World Faith Ministries, has confirmed on social media that it purchased the Good Hope Centre, days after the landmark Cape Town venue was sold for R135 million amid political opposition and calls for the site to be used for housing.
The confirmation was shared publicly by Pastor Thelma Lewis, who leads a ministry within Spirit Revelation Ecclesia. In a celebratory social media post, she referenced Pastor John Anosike and the acquisition of the venue.
“Today has marked a day of victory for the church and Pastor John Anosike. The Good Hope Centre is a gate in Cape Town, and the church has taken their position at the gate of the city. February is declared a month of victory,” Lewis wrote.
The reported purchase was also a key topic during Pastor John Anosike’s sermon on Sunday morning. During the service, he referred to the reported acquisition as the biggest “leap of faith” he has ever taken as he shared the news with congregants, who responded with sustained applause.
The development was presented as marking a new chapter for the ministry’s growth and outreach in the city, with the venue described as a future base for worship services, conferences and large gatherings.
Anosike is a Nigerian-born Christian leader based in Cape Town and serves as president and senior pastor of Spirit Revelation Ecclesia, which he leads alongside his wife, Pastor Ola Anosike. The church has an established presence in the city and describes itself as a multicultural congregation with active outreach programmes.
He has also attracted media attention in recent months for prophetic statements shared in an online video message early in 2026 concerning global events and disruptions. Those remarks were reported by independent news outlets as part of his public ministry communications.
The Good Hope Centre was sold through the City of Cape Town’s appointed service provider as part of a municipal land disposal process. The auction proceeded despite objections from political parties and civil society organisations, who argued the site could have been used to address the city’s housing backlog.
City officials have previously stated that the property was not required for municipal purposes and that the land release process was lawful and transparent. Court applications aimed at halting the release of several City-owned properties were dismissed.
The City of Cape Town has been approached to confirm the identity of the registered purchaser, whether transfer has taken place, and whether any conditions are attached to the sale. A response was awaited at the time of publication.
Media enquiries have also been sent to the church regarding its plans for the site and whether the venue will remain accessible for broader community use.