Nicholas Bhekinkosi Hepworth Bhengu was born on September 5, 1909, at Entumeni, KwaZulu-Natal.

Through his ministry a very large congregation was built up in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the rest of South Africa together with the neighboring countries.

[6] He attended the 7th Annual Voice of Healing Convention - "All Roads Lead to Dallas Texas Nov 8-11".

[8] Bhengu was the "leader of the African wing" of the Assemblies of God South Africa (AGSA).

There were disputes regarding resources, power and space but also race and cultural issues "contributed" to the split.