Worshippers descend on Bloem for National Day of Prayer

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Organisers claim more than a million people will attend a National Day of Prayer organised by South African evangelist Angus Buchan.

BLOEMFONTEIN - Organisers claim more than a million people will attend a National Day of Prayer organised by South African evangelist Angus Buchan. 

The event, dubbed It&39;s Time, is taking place on a large farm outside Bloemfontein.

Buchan is calling for prayers for justice and peace in South Africa.

People from all over the country are making their way to the site.

Buchan rose to fame after writing Faith Like Potatoes, a book about his life that was also turned into a successful movie.

He&39;s courted controversy with his views on LGBTI people and his claims of being able to heal the sick.

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