Pastor Steven Anderson: I'm already in South Africa
Homophobic pastor, Anderson has been banned from entering the country, but he says he's already here.
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has announced that Pastor Steven Anderson and his entourage of 17 people will not be allowed to enter South Africa.
Anderson had planned to hold a "soul-winning marathon" in Johannesburg, during his visit.
Earlier this month, an online petition driven by members of the LGBTI community and the SA Human Rights Commission accumulated more than 60 000 signatures.
The petition was opposed to the entry of Anderson into the country.
See also: Homophobic US pastor banned from entering SA.
Anderson, a pastor at the Faithful Word Baptist Church, made headlines last month when he posted a video following the Orlando nightclub shooting on June 12, where 49 gay people were gunned-down.
In response to the massacre Anderson said: "The good news is that there’s 50 less paedophiles in this world."
However, Anderson says he is already in South Africa.