Authorities suspect Hollanders was the victim of a break-in and robbery which took place shortly after he returned home from Sunday Mass. Local media reported that the arrested man was found in possession of Joseph Hollanders’ phone and will be facing murder charges when he appears before a court on Friday.

“ He served a poor community. He used every penny he ever owned for his people. He gave away everything he had. (…) He liked to create new parishes or parish stations,” said Bishop Victor Phalana.

Father Hollanders’ funeral will take place on Wednesday 22 January in the Klerksdorp Cathedral where his body will be laid to rest.

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