# Pastor Predicts Rapture This Week

> South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela claims the Rapture happens October 12-13, 2026, after two failed predictions.
- Title: Pastor Predicts Rapture This Week · VICE | Shortify
- Summary: South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela claims the Rapture happens October 12-13, 2026, after two failed predictions. South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela says…
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- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/pastor-who-got-the-rapture-wrong-twice-says-its-definitely-happening-this-week
- Author: Ashley Fike
- Published: 2026-10-13T01:17:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: joshua mhlakela, rapture, south africa, feast of trumpets, tiktok, christian, news, culture
## Pastor's Rapture Prediction
South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela announced the Rapture will happen on October 12 or 13, 2026.

> God told me because there’s no other date coming out, 12 to 13 october, which is the true feast of trumpets, which is when i will be meeting my savior face to face in the rapture
## Two Failed Predictions
Mhlakela previously predicted September 23-24, 2025, and October 7-8, 2025, both incorrect.

> i used the wrong calendar and moved the date to october 7 and 8
## TikTok Reactions
Some followers quit jobs and sold property after Mhlakela's first prediction, leading to academic consequences.

> i didn’t do my exams because i thought it doesn’t matter now look at me
## Criticism from Christians
Apologist Mike Winger called Mhlakela a spiritual liar, and evangelist Greg Stier urged Christians to stop predicting the Rapture.

> spiritually lying and deceiving people
## Key takeaway

South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela says the Rapture will occur on October 12 or 13, 2026, despite two prior incorrect dates.