A copper church bell believed to be more than 200 years old is stolen from the Bethelsdorp Congregational Church in Gqeberha. Two outlets report that the bell is missing and that authorities and the church are seeking information that could lead to its recovery.
Both reports say a reward of R20,000 has been offered for the safe return of the bell. The theft involves a historic item described as over two centuries old, and the church’s loss is framed around the bell’s age and material. While both sources provide the core details of the theft and the reward amount, they do not include additional specifics such as the exact date of the disappearance, how the bell was taken, or any suspects or arrests at the time of reporting.
