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African Independent Churches use the Melville Koppies Reserve for their Sunday services and combine African traditions with Christianity.
Dozens attend services on this ridge each weekend to worship Christ in their community.
Written, produced, and shot by Andrew Sandefur
Special thanks to Naveed Ahsan, Andrew Meloney, and Nicolas Cutrona for their assistance with production.
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