Ndiwane, Genral Overseer of Zion Christian Church based in Pretoria, was said to have visited the Park with fellow church members where they were watching the animals.
A few minutes into their visit, the prophet (self-acclaimed ‘Biblical Samson) started to speak in tongues, DailyPost SA reports.
The prophet alighted from the vehicle and went charging towards the lions. Upon seeing the man running towards them, the lions ran towards the prophet.
As though cajoled into the act, Ndiwane quickly realised himself and reportedly made an immediate turn and ran back to safety.
However, before he could safely reach the confines of the car, one lion had snapped its paws on him, causing major damage.
The game ranger was said to have come to his rescue after he reportedly fired some shots with his gun to scare the lion away.
The prophet, according to the report, was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
Speaking on the incident, the ‘Biblical Samson said he was still in shock how everything happened.
He said, “I do not know what came over me.
“I thought the Lord wanted to use me to show his power over animals.
“Is it not we that have been given dominion over all creatures of the earth?” Ndiwane noted.
