Bisrat Apologetics

Meet the team

Meet the pastors, theologians, educators and apologists working together to provide biblical answers to African questions. Each contributor brings distinct ministry experience and areas of study, united by a commitment to Scripture and service to the church.

Lwandiso Dlokweni

Founder and Apologist

Lwandiso Dlokweni

Lwandiso Dlokweni is the founder and apologist of Bisrat Apologetics and Pastor of REACH East London. He is completing his Master’s studies at George Whitefield College. He shares biblical teaching and apologetics videos on his YouTube channel, Bisrat4Africa.

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Andrew McIntyre

Contributor

Andrew McIntyre

Andrew McIntyre holds a B.Ed. from Rhodes University and a B.Th. and M.Div. (2026) from the South African Theological Seminary. He has served churches and retirement centres across East London as a youth worker, preacher and musician. His interests include pastoral and systematic theology and faithful biblical exposition.

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Aluncedo Nqakwana

Contributor

Aluncedo Nqakwana

Aluncedo Nqakwana is a medical graduate who studied at Walter Sisulu University. A Reformed Christian from KwaBhaca, she loves Scripture, the Puritans and the preaching of the Reformers, and fellowshipped at REACH East London during her final undergraduate year.

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Ahluma Lubambo

Contributor

Ahluma Lubambo

Ahluma Lubambo is a theology student and pastoral intern at Heritage Baptist Church. Rooted in the Reformed Baptist tradition, he writes on biblical theology, discipleship, evangelism and ministry in African and township contexts.

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Manqoba Qhawe Twala

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Manqoba Qhawe Twala

Manqoba Qhawe Twala is a student at George Whitefield College. Born and raised in Soweto, he explores Reformed theology, culture and African identity, seeking faithful Christian engagement with the African context.

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Rev. Xolisa Oscar Matrose

Contributor

Rev. Xolisa Oscar Matrose

Rev. Xolisa Oscar Matrose is an ordained GKSA minister serving the Reformed Church Ibhayi. He is pursuing doctoral research on Daniel, has lectured part-time at North-West University and tutored at Mukhanyo Theological College, and founded Kerygma-Apologetics Ministry.

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Vuyolwethu Vatsha

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Vuyolwethu Vatsha

Vuyolwethu Vatsha leads Hope2Africa Inc, raising African leaders for gospel ministry and discipleship. He studied Biblical Studies at the Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa and regularly preaches and speaks in schools.

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Chantelle Dlokweni

Contributor

Chantelle Dlokweni

Chantelle Dlokweni studied theology at Stellenbosch University, specialising in youth work, and completed her Honours degree at the Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa. She is pursuing her Master’s degree at George Whitefield College and serves as Children’s Ministry Director at REACH East London. Her research concerns church discipline in African contexts.

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Onelisa Twayinga

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Onelisa Twayinga

Onelisa Twayinga is an attorney in Pietermaritzburg, having undertaken legal studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. A member of Living Hope Bible Church, he writes as @ThinkingBiblically and brings Reformed evangelical discipleship to his Christian writing.

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Mokoena Sonwabile Skhondo

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Mokoena Sonwabile Skhondo

Mokoena Sonwabile Skhondo holds a Bachelor of Theology Honours in Practical Theology from the University of Pretoria. With a background in pastoral counselling, he explores philosophical theology, apologetics, ethics and the relationship between faith, reason and culture. He attends Central Baptist Pretoria.

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Together for the church

Different gifts. One gospel.

Our team writes, teaches and produces resources to help African Christians engage religion, culture and public life with biblical clarity, confidence and grace.

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