Bishop I Makamu (born Israel Makamu) is a South African preacher, author, empowerment speaker, life enhancement strategist, and relationship coach. He is not a new face on the small screen.
He has appeared on several local television shows including on the Moja Love reality talk show Rea Tsotella. He has his reality television show “I Am Bishop I Mokamu“. The show premiered on 2nd July 2019 on Moja Love.
On the show, viewers get the chance to know more about his lifestyle and that of his family, the church politics, and many other things.
Profile
| Name | Israel Makamu |
| Age | around 43 years old |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Gender | Male |
| Education | Theology |
| Alma mater | Christian Family Church International Bible College |
| Parents | Titus Makamu Rophinia |
| Wife | Hloniphile Makamu |
| Children | Ntwanano, Ntokozo, Ntsumi |
| Church | Endless Hope Bible Church |
| Show | I Am Bishop I Makamu |
| Profession | Preacher |
Background
His biography is not complete until we refer to where he grew up. The senior pastor of his church grew up in a church. During his secondary school days, he was known to be a preacher which earned him the nickname “Bishop” in high school.
He was raised in Katlehong, Gauteng. Having a parent who was a pastor did not make it easier as he was under pressure that he wouldn’t want his children to experience.
As a pastor’s child people expected him to be perfect but according to him “I was far from perfect”. Though he wasn’t a drinker neither did he smoke and was family-oriented. Sometimes Israel did not want to go to church and take part in its activities.
Education
The preacher holds a certification in Theology, though he doesn’t like to talk about a textbook. Though Israel believes his gifts “comes naturally”, still he went to Bible school. He attended the Christian Family Church International (CFCI) Bible College. He finished with a diploma in Theology.
Parents
Israel was born into the family of Titus Makamu (father) and Rophinia (mother). His parents are active in the church, though his father is late. He lost his father, who was a pastor, in 2017.
Wife
Bishop I. Makamu is married to Hloniphile Makamu. He met his wife in 2003, on the day, he dropped off a friend and saw her as she stood beside the traffic lights.
He immediately was attracted to her and decided to make a move. The preacher had to stop his ride and went to approach her. That was his first time to walk up to a woman. To get her attention, he followed her up for about one week.
When they met, she was nineteen and was a nursing student at Ann Latsky Nursing College, Joburg. After two years, from the day they met, they got married in 2005. His wife is around 36 years old.
Children
The union of Bishop Israel and his wife Hloniphile Makamu is blessed with children. He lives with his family in the south of Johannesburg. His children’s names are Ntwanano, Ntokozo, Ntsumi.
House
Israel lives in a secured upmarket estate in the south of Johannesburg with his family. The house double-storey mansion with large glass windows. The beautiful house is grey and has a garden which is of course well maintained.
Church
Bishop I Makamu is the senior pastor of Endless Hope Bible Church. The church has grown and has over ten branches across the country.
With his outreach programs, Bishop I. Makamu Ministries Outreach program touches all provinces and outside. Though he is a founder of the church, he receives a salary like any other profession.
Show
His show, which was anticipated to hit the small screens on July 2019. On the show, the Bishop showcases his lavish way of life and moves around with guards.
On the first episode of the show, he was seen on his way to the airport to catch a flight to officiate at a church service in Durban. You are right! Every Sunday, he flies to hold his Sunday service in KZN.
The one many people refused to keep silent on was the ATM (Automated Teller Machine) in his church. In his defense, he asked, “why is it okay for the taverns to have a speed point but people questioned why it’s been used in the church?”.
Answer that!
As a believer from.a young age..I was so discouraged about our pastors behavior.but after reading about bishop makamu s biography my faith is uplifted again.
Now are know there are still men of God out there
Taverns are profit making businesses, they are established only for that purpose. What is a primsry of a Church to the community as oppossed to the above statement